Boncuklu Höyük, Archaeological site in Karatay, Turkey.
The excavation area contains oval buildings constructed with mudbrick walls, featuring distinct burial spaces beneath residential floor levels.
The settlement, dating from 8300 BCE, represents one of the earliest agricultural communities in Central Anatolia, predating nearby Çatalhöyük by 1000 years.
Inhabitants of Boncuklu Höyük produced the first ceramic pieces discovered on the Anatolian plateau, indicating advanced material processing capabilities.
The archaeological site, located 9 kilometers from Çatalhöyük, remains under active excavation by researchers from the University of Liverpool since 2006.
Scientists found evidence of genetic connections between Boncuklu Höyük residents and the later inhabitants of Çatalhöyük, suggesting direct population continuity.
Location: Karatay
Inception: 85 century BCE
Website: https://boncuklu.org
GPS coordinates: 37.75183,32.86478
Latest update: March 13, 2025 08:06
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