Catalhuyuk Archeological Site Tour
Overview
Catalhuyuk and Boncuklu Huyuk are two significant archaeological sites that showcase the richness of Neolithic history. This half-day tour includes visits to these remarkable locations along with the Konya Archaeological Museum.
- 🏛️ Catalhuyuk is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized as one of the oldest and largest proto-city settlements in the world, dating back to 7200-6500 BC.
- 🏺 Boncuklu Huyuk, located 10 km from Catalhuyuk, also dates back to the Neolithic period and marks a pivotal point in the transition to settled life and farming.
- 🚌 Private transportation is included for a comfortable journey between locations.
- ⚠️ If you have an interest in archaeology or prehistory, these sites are essential visits; however, please note that specific restrictions may apply based on site regulations.
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- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Guiding
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and Drop Off
- Any tip for the guide and driver
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Catalhoyuk Neolithic CityÇatalhöyük is obviously the largest, most developed and one of the oldest city settlement in the World. It dates back to the Neolithic period (7200-6500 BC),and it is known to have been the first proto-city settlement in Anatolia. They have different customs and structures in terms of their burial methods ,their architecture,and their way of living. The region is one of the rare places in the world with its religious beliefs and producer community characteristics,and because the first map ,mirror and the first weave samples were found here. Çatalhöyük was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Boncuklu HoyukBoncuklu Huyuk archelogical site which dates back to the Neolithic period is 10 km from Çatalhüyük . 10.000 years ago it was part of a revolution which made settled life in houses and farming a normal part of people’s lives.
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Konya Archaeological MuseumNeolithic, Early Bronze, Hittite, Phrygian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine periods are exhibited. You can also see the archaeological finds from Çatalhöyük.