Çatalhöyük, a Neolithic settlement in Turkey, is unique for its lack of streets. Residents entered homes via rooftops, a design likely influenced by flooding, climate control, community closeness, defense, and resource scarcity.
Archaeologists have discovered a 5000-year-old piece of bread in Turkey and are working with a local bakery to recreate it, using ancient grains and techniques.
Researchers explore how ancient settlements adapted their layouts to limit the spread of disease, using the examples of Çatalhöyük and the Trypillia culture.
