Catalhoyuk

Çatalhöyük, located in the Central Anatolia region and preserved the title of the oldest settlement until Göbeklitepe discovered within the borders of Turkey, is connected to the Çumra district of Konya. Çatalhöyük, located on a dominating Hill 52 kilometers from Konya, is a center where vital findings will shed light on history revealed.

History Of Çatalhöyük

The discovery of Çatalhöyük, which dates back 9400 years, coincides with 1958. On this date, Neolithic and Chalcolithic Age settlements discovered in Çatalhöyük, where excavations were carried out in 1961 by J. Melleart. Catalhoyuk, identified as two separate settlements, the eastern part called Çatalhöyük, used as a settlement for 2 thousand years. Moreover, the discovery of the remains of cultural and art activities in this region shows that the area has a very developed history.

According to the findings of archaeologists and historians related to Çatalhöyük, 10 thousand people lived together. In this sense, the appearance of urbanization and the fact that agricultural activities have started makes Çatalhöyük special.

Çatalhöyük stands out with its unique architecture as well as hosting firsts. Here the houses are planned in an adjacent way. In the area where there is no street sense, homes entered through roofs. Moreover, most of the houses in this area have artistic works. In this respect, art stands out as a socially accepted activity in Çatalhöyük.

Çatalhöyük, which was listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2012, is a region of universal interest. Besides tourism, the area, which has an essential role in the development of Konya tourism, is also significant in the light of history. In this sense, history lovers flock to Çatalhöyük.

Do not waste time to go on a tour where you will feel like you are traveling history while you are visiting Çatalhöyük! Çatalhöyük waiting for you!