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Old July 1st, 2006 #10
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For example, take the ancient city of Catal Huyuk on the plateau of Anatolia, now present day Turkey. The site was basically a mound of earth in the middle of wheat fields. Initial excavations began somewhere around 1961 to 1965. Twelve successive layers were excavated, the top most recent layer being dated at 5600 BCE. The lowest older layer being dated at 6500 BCE. No one knows at this time how many layers of this city are yet to be found. What has been excavated so far shows a city of shrines, temples, trade, artisans, and wealth. The site has basically been turned into a tourist attraction. Further excavations have been basically for show. No new discoveries or attempts to determine just how old this city is. Just the same old same old data from 40 years ago.

Last edited by Shirt; July 1st, 2006 at 03:25 AM.