The settlement is famous for its unique or honeycomb-like architecture, which lacked traditional streets.
: The site consists of two mounds—the larger East Mound (Neolithic) and the smaller West Mound (Chalcolithic)—with the East Mound featuring up to 18 layers of occupation piled on top of each other. II. Social Structure and Egalitarianism Г‡atal HГјyГјk: A Neolithic Town in Anatolia
One of the most striking features of Çatalhöyük is its apparent lack of social hierarchy. The settlement is famous for its unique or
: Typical houses featured a main room with an oven and hearth located directly beneath the roof opening to vent smoke. Clean, plastered platforms were used for sleeping, sitting, and ritual activities. Social Structure and Egalitarianism One of the most
: Mudbrick houses were built back-to-back, sharing walls.
: Residents moved across rooftops and entered their homes via wooden ladders through holes in the ceiling.