Neolithic Age to be discussed in Turkey

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The ancient settlement of Çatalhöyük will host international experts of the Neolithic Age for a meeting in April. The event hopes to draw the world’s attention to Turkey’s Neolithic culture

Konya’s ancient settlement of Çatalhöyük will be hosting a meeting with the attendees of the specialists of the Neolithic Age and the culture of this age from all around the world in April. DHA Photo

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will bring together specialists of the Neolithic Age in the ancient settlement of Çatalhöyük, located in the Central Anatolian province of Konya, known as one of the earliest human settlements.

UNESCO Turkey National Commission President Öcal Oğuz said Turkey would host two important events this year. He said Çatalhöyük was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012, adding, “Having the traces of the Neolithic age, Çatalhöyük is one of the oldest and most important cultural heritage places on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is why it has drawn great interest in the world,” Oğuz said.
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