Catalhoyuk and Jericho
When was Catalhoyuk first discovered and by whom?
Catalhoyuk was first discovered by James Mellaart in 1958. The excavations began in the 1960s.
Why is it believed that Catalhoyuk was deserted?
People moved to follow trade routes
What is Jericho's best known feature?
The wall
Why has it been so difficult to uncover some of the pictographs (pictures painted on the walls) in Catalhoyuk?
They have been plastered over
What feature DOES NOT describe early civilization in the city of Jericho?
They raised goats and sheep.
Where is Catalhoyuk located?
Turkey, near Konya.
What surprising thing did archaeologists discover about the people of Catalhoyuk, other than they created wonderful 'rock art'?
they were farmers
What are the four functions of the Catalhoyuk home?
A Catalhoyuk home serves as a cemetery, a shrine for worshipping, a work place, and a home. A Catalhoyuk home has a kitchen. Clay balls were commonly used to boil water. It has a storage area where they keep all their stuff. They have a pit in the ground to bury their dead. They have the wall paintings in their homes (murals). They also use their rooftops as living quarters where they did all their activities.
Where is Jericho located?
Israel, west of the Jordan River (West Bank).
What are 3 things describes the site at Catalhoyuk?
It is full of prehistoric rock art. The city dates from 7,000 to 5,000 BC. Catalhoyuk is one of the Middle East's largest sites.
What animals were important to the Catalhoyuk people?
Sheeps and Goats
