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Ancient Findings Redefine Neolithic Societies in Turkey

12/4/2025

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Archaeologist Necmi Karul reports discoveries at Karahan Tepe in southeastern Turkey, including figurines and beads indicating Neolithic life 11,000 years ago.
The Stone Hills project, launched in 2020, aims to explore how sedentism emerged from this shift.
Archaeologist Lee Clare notes that the post-Ice Age environment fostered permanent settlements and social hierarchies.
These discoveries challenge the notion of a primitive Neolithic world and reveal complex societies with distinct traits.

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Archaeologist Necmi Karul reports discoveries at Karahan Tepe in southeastern Turkey, including figurines and beads indicating Neolithic life 11,000 years ago.
The Stone Hills project, launched in 2020, aims to explore how sedentism emerged from this shift.
Archaeologist Lee Clare notes that the post-Ice Age environment fostered permanent settlements and social hierarchies.
These discoveries challenge the notion of a primitive Neolithic world and reveal complex societies with distinct traits.