Ulucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic
Early Neolithic·Aegean Neolithic·🇹🇷 Izmir, Kemalpaşa, Turkey
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About Ulucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic
Ulucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic at Izmir, Kemalpaşa, Turkey is a Early Neolithic ancient village of the Aegean Neolithic tradition, built c. 6400 BCE for westernmost aegean neolithic tell. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersUlucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic at Izmir, Kemalpaşa, Turkey is a Early Neolithic ancient village of the Aegean Neolithic tradition, built c. 6400 BCE for we
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 6400 BCE
- Period
- Early Neolithic
- Culture
- Aegean Neolithic
- Purpose
- Westernmost Aegean Neolithic tell
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 6400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Ulucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Ulucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic
On the ground
Structures & features
38.4200° N · 27.1300° E · 65 m · 3 mapped features
Ulucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic Main Ancient-Village Feature
ancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Ulucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic – central westernmost aegean neolithic tell element with stratified deposits
38.4201° N · 27.1301° EUlucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Ulucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic defining settlement or ritual space
38.4199° N · 27.1301° EUlucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Ulucak Hoyuk Izmir Aegean Neolithic ceremonial landscape
38.4201° N · 27.1299° E