archaeological site of Çatalhöyük

Çatalhöyük is an ancient settlement in Turkey dating back to around 7500 BCE. It is one of the world's earliest known urban centers, featuring densely packed mud-brick houses built closely together without streets, accessible through rooftops. The site reveals a complex society with advanced art, wall paintings, and intricate burials, indicating social and spiritual practices. Its well-preserved artifacts provide valuable insights into early human community life, agriculture, and craftsmanship, making it a key location for understanding the development of settled, organized societies in the Neolithic period.