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The goddess and the bull : Ҫatalhöyük - an archaeological journey to the dawn of civilization

by Michael Balter

This account explores the Neolithic settlement of Çatalhöyük in Turkey, tracing the origins of farming, religion, and communal living. It examines the history of archaeological excavations at the site and their role in understanding early human civilisation.

Accession 14882 ISBN 0743243609 Publisher Free Press
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