The Neolithic of Central and Northwestern Anatolia, Thrace and its relations with Southeastern Europe
Author(s)
Advisor
Helwing, Barbara B.Date
2000Publisher
Bilkent University
Language
English
Type
ThesisItem Usage Stats
194
views
views
74
downloads
downloads
Abstract
In this thesis, I intend to focus on the Neolithic of North-West
Anatolia. Thanks to recent research activities by M.Özdoğan (1997; 1998c& d;
1999b), T. Efe (1995, 2000) and J. J. Roodenberg (1995a& b; 2000a& b) it is
now possible to define a North-West Anatolian Neolithic. With such a
definition, it will be possible to decide whether this néolithisation can be
understood as an autonomous development or as a consequence of diffusion
from another place most probably from the Near East. It is also aimed to present
a clearer chronology, which is most needed at this stage of researches.
As a base for the discussion, a thorough synthesis of the development
in architecture and pottery will be presented.^ Other groups of material culture
will be used in a selective way, in order to emphasise relationships, since a full
discussion is beyond the limits of M.A. thesis. The area covered comprises
Central Anatolia (Can Hasan III, Suberde Musular, Erbaba, Köşk Höyük), the
Lake District (Hacılar, Bademağacı, Höyücek and Kuruçay), Marmara
(Ihpınar, Fikirtepe and Pendik) and Turkish Thrace (Hoca Çeşme, Aşağı Pınar
and Yarımburgaz). It will allow a general description of the cultural and
chronological development of the North-West Anatolian Neolithic, its long distance contacts and its cultural connections. A comparison between the
North-West Anatolian Neolithic and the Neolithic cultures of neighbouring
regions, especially the Balkans and Central Anatolia will help to understand
mutual relationships between these areas. In the conclusion, the néolithisation
process in the Marmara and Turkish Thrace and its relations with the
neighbouring regions will be evaluated.