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2026-10-15 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-15

Boncuklu Höyük: The beginnings of village life

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A public-facing guide to a Neolithic settlement on Turkey’s Konya Plain, with archaeology, classroom resources and practical visit guidance.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-15 issue.
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Teachers and visitors exploring Neolithic life
Worth noticing
It distinguishes the approximate 9400–7500 cal BCE occupation span from the narrower 8300–7800 BCE range.

Field notes

The evidence sections connect plant remains, floors, hearths, rebuilding and landscape materials to specific questions, while noting that each line of evidence has limits. The page gives an approximate occupation span of 9400–7500 cal BCE and explains why a narrower 8300–7800 BCE range is sometimes used. It also distinguishes the last excavation season, reported as 2022, from the final full field study season in 2023.

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●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use

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