Obsidian, trade and society in the central Anatolian Neolithic
Author(s)
Advisor
Zimmermann, ThomasDate
2009Publisher
Bilkent University
Language
English
Type
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Abstract
The major scope of this thesis was a reappraisal of obsidian and trade
connections in the Central Anatolian Neolithic, to what degree external relations
shaped and altered the cultural setting of a community, and what other items can be
identified as key agents in this multiregional interaction sphere. For that reason, well
published model sites were chosen to investigate these issues. Major focus was then
set on obsidian, with major sources located in Central Anatolia, indeed an ideal item
to trace interregional relationships. Furthermore, the value of other items like flint,
metals and certain small finds were reviewed to achieve a comprehensive picture of
the mechanisms on Neolithic trade and exchange, and its effects on society and
settlement policy.