Çatalhüyük: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Çatal Hüyük
Date	6700 BCE - 5650

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Map of Turkey and surrounding countries showing the location of the archaeological site Catalhoyuk in central Turkey. Neighboring regions such as Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and Cyprus are labeled, with major bodies of water including the Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and Mediterranean Sea also shown. An inset globe highlights the region's position within Eurasia.

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