Can Hasan Prehistoric Site is located 15 kilometers northeast of Karaman city center. 3 separate mounds were found in the settlement area. Settlement in Can Hasan mound is from the Chalcolithic Age.
Can Hasan was discovered by James Mellaart in October 1958. The first season of excavations started in 1961 by The British Institute at Ankara and went on till the end of 1969. Today Can Hasan is open for visitors and it is an official protected archeological site by the Turkish State.
In Can Hasan, the buildings were built using clay blocks. Tree posts kept the buildings standing. The walls and floors of the buildings are covered with mud plaster. Houses generally had two floors. The lower floor was used for storage, and the upper floor was used for sleeping. As can be seen in Catalhöyük, another settlement close to the region, the entrance door of the buildings was build in the ceiling.
Cattle were consumed in Can Hasan. In addition, evidence was found that barley, lentil and wheat were cultivated. Small tools found in the mound were generally made of obsidian. Numerous bone tools, large spoons and necklaces were unearthed in the settlement area.
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