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An Anatolian Studies Virtual Seminar with Jo-Hannah Plug (University of Liverpool) and Discussants: Ian Hodder and Peter Akkermans.
Spatial continuity of the house is often seen as crucial in providing temporal depth for the Neolithic societies of southwest Asia. While an emphasis on the creation of such continuities is evinced at densely agglomerated sites, other sites show dispersal and frequent relocation of habitation. Superficially, Çatalhöyük (Turkey) and Tell Sabi Abyad (Syria) appear to be at either end of this spectrum. The purpose of this seminar is to compare aspects of the archaeological evidence from the two sites, and in doing so to understand the different and similar ways in which site formation and social continuity were achieved. In particular, the presence of breaks in spatial continuities – an often overlooked aspect of site formation – and its implications are discussed.
Find out more on our website: biaa.ac.uk/event/virtual-seminar-breaking-continuity-site-formation-and-temporal-depth-at-catalhoyuk-and-tell-sabi-abyad
An Anatolian Studies Virtual Seminar with Jo-Hannah Plug (University of Liverpool) and Discussants: Ian Hodder and Peter Akkermans.
Spatial continuity of the house is often seen as crucial in providing temporal depth for the Neolithic societies of southwest Asia. While an emphasis on the creation of such continuities is evinced at densely agglomerated sites, other sites show dispersal and frequent relocation of habitation. Superficially, Çatalhöyük (Turkey) and Tell Sabi Abyad (Syria) appear to be at either end of this spectrum. The purpose of this seminar is to compare aspects of the archaeological evidence from the two sites, and in doing so to understand the different and similar ways in which site formation and social continuity were achieved. In particular, the presence of breaks in spatial continuities – an often overlooked aspect of site formation – and its implications are discussed.
Find out more on our website: biaa.ac.uk/event/virtual-seminar-breaking-continuity-site-formation-and-temporal-depth-at-catalhoyuk-and-tell-sabi-abyad
