This paper examines the Epipaleolithic occupation of Gedikkaya Cave in northwestern Türkiye, which also served as a settlement during the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. The Epipaleolithic marks a period of increased human mobility, likely influenced by climatic events following the Last Glacial Maximum. During this time, the cave functioned as a shelter or refuge for local hunter-gatherers and transient populations. Artifacts suggest connections between European Upper Paleolithic cultures and the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A cultures of Anatolia and the Levant.
The study focuses on the extraordinary symbolic and ritual manifestations found in a layer dated to 13,166–11,200 Cal BC, including artifacts, niches, and a special area featuring a stalagmite structure. These findings suggest the presence of welldeveloped and complex symbolic structures.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Archaeology (Other) |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | January 14, 2025 |
Submission Date | October 9, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | November 2, 2024 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024 Issue: 31 |
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