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Unique 8,000-Year-Old Female Statuette Unearthed in Ulucak Höyük
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable artifact during ongoing excavations at Ulucak Höyük, one of Turkey's oldest farming villages. The discovery of an 8,000-year-old female statuette, with distinctive features not previously seen in other figurines from the site, provides new insights into the rituals and daily life of Neolithic communities.
The 8850-year-old Settlement of Ulucak Höyük
Ulucak Höyük, located in the Kemalpaşa district of Izmir, is one of the earliest known farming villages in Turkey. The site has been continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period, with the first settlement dating back approximately 8,850 years. Over 1,150 years, the village supported a thriving community for 45 generations, offering a unique window into the evolution of human society in this region.
The archaeological excavations at Ulucak Höyük are led by Prof. Dr. Özlem Çevik, a specialist in Protohistory and Asia Minor Archaeology at Trakya University, reports Anatolian Archaeology. These excavations have been instrumental in shedding light on the Neolithic period of the region, uncovering a wealth of artifacts, particularly pottery, that illustrate the daily lives and cultural practices of these early inhabitants.
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