Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds
Chalcolithic to Neolithic·Central Anatolian·🇹🇷 Karaman, Can Hasan, Turkey
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About Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds
Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds at Karaman, Can Hasan, Turkey is a Chalcolithic to Neolithic ancient village of the Central Anatolian tradition, built c. 6000 BCE for three mounds painted pottery early copper. 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 mattersCan Hasan Neolithic Mounds at Karaman, Can Hasan, Turkey is a Chalcolithic to Neolithic ancient village of the Central Anatolian tradition, built c. 6000 BCE fo
Open questions
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. 6000 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic to Neolithic
- Culture
- Central Anatolian
- Purpose
- Three mounds painted pottery early copper
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 6000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds
On the ground
Structures & features
37.1300° N · 33.1200° E · 107 m · 4 mapped features
- Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds Main Ancient-Village Featureancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds – central three mounds painted pottery early copper element with stratified deposits37.1300° N · 33.1200° E
- Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds defining settlement or ritual space37.1299° N · 33.1201° E
- Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds ceremonial landscape37.1301° N · 33.1199° E
- Can Hasan Neolithic Mounds Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management37.1299° N · 33.1199° E