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Ancient City of Catal Huyuk
Ancient City of Catal Huyuk
Written By Mister Gu on Monday, March 19, 2012 | 5:17 PM
In 1950 an expedition excavating south of Damascus proved that an urban center existed in the 4th century B.C., just southeast of the city we know today. Archaeological attempts continue to determine more closely when, during the period from 8,000 B.C. to 400 B.C., the first ‘city’ arose. Pottery has been turned up pre-dating the latter date, and also found were the remains of a highly advanced