{"id":65968,"date":"2026-07-21T13:41:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/catalhoyuk-travel-guide-places-to-visit-and-practical-information\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:47:13","slug":"catalhoyuk-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/catalhoyuk-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck travel guide: Places to visit and practical information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Getting started: A few notes on \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck is a Neolithic settlement comprising two mounds, eastern and western, near K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fckk\u00f6y in the \u00c7umra district of Konya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2012. It is just one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s dozens of sites on this list. If you would like to see them all, you can read our article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-turkiye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">22 sites from T\u00fcrkiye inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The houses are streetless and built side by side. Movement occurs across the rooftops, while entry into the home is via a ladder through a hole in the ceiling. There is no monumental temple or palace; life is organized on the scale of the household.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current research is challenging long-standing narratives about the &#8220;first city&#8221; and the &#8220;mother goddess cult.&#8221; An ancient DNA study published in Science in 2025 shows that household ties were largely established through the maternal line for a thousand years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Where is \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck located?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1084\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-city-aerial-view.jpg\" alt=\"A wide aerial view of \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck Neolithic City. The large white tent structure protecting  the archaeological excavation area from external factors, and the earth-colored mound hill\" class=\"wp-image-65975\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-city-aerial-view.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-city-aerial-view-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-city-aerial-view-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-city-aerial-view-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-city-aerial-view-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-city-aerial-view-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-city-aerial-view-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-city-aerial-view-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A wide aerial view of \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck Neolithic City. The large white tent structure protecting  the archaeological excavation area from external factors, and the earth-colored mound hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck is located in Central Anatolia, about 50 kilometers southeast of Konya\u2019s city center. Administratively, it lies within the K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fckk\u00f6y Neighborhood in the district of \u00c7umra. It is only about 10 kilometers from the district center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The settlement consists of two mounds separated by an old branch of the \u00c7ar\u015famba, in other words, a now-dry floodplain. The East Mound is larger, higher, and older. The West Mound is lower and younger. Although these two hills rising above the plain may look like ordinary piles of earth at first glance, beneath them lies one of the most significant transitions in human history, the shift from hunter-gatherer life to settled life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How to get to \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most practical way is to fly to Konya first. You can begin your journey by booking a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-konya\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flight to Konya<\/a>. If you will spend a few days in the city, our Konya travel guide is a good starting point for stops stretching from the Mevlana Museum to Sille.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Konya Airport is about 18 kilometers from the city center. After arriving at the airport, you can reach the center by shuttle, taxi, or rental car. The most comfortable way to reach \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck is by private or rental car. Head toward \u00c7umra, and you will reach the archaeological site in about an hour. Free parking is available at the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer public transportation, regular minibuses run from Konya to \u00c7umra. During the summer, you may find shared minibuses from \u00c7umra to the archaeological site; at other times of the year, you can take a taxi. Travelers arriving by train can take a train toward Karaman from Konya and get off at \u00c7umra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>When to visit \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Konya Plain is a region dominated by a continental climate. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are cold. That is why the most pleasant times to visit are spring and autumn. The periods from April to June and from September to October are the most suitable for touring, both in terms of temperature and lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The archaeological site is open every day of the year. Visiting hours are 09.00 to 17.00, but the ticket office closes at 16.40. Because much of the excavation area is under protective roofs (shelters), the visit is not greatly affected by rain. Still, because you will be walking in an open area, it is a good idea to visit early in the morning to avoid the oppressive heat of the summer midday. The site has restrooms, a cafe, and souvenir shops. 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https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-settlement-illustration-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turkiye-konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-settlement-illustration-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A detailed illustration depicting the historical architecture and daily life at the Neolithic \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck settlement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck is not visited as a classical &#8220;ancient city.&#8221; There are no colonnaded streets, theaters, or temples. What you see is a dense fabric of mudbrick houses stacked atop one another, revealing extraordinary everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Do\u011fu H\u00f6y\u00fck <\/b><b>(East<\/b> <b>Mound)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the main settlement. All the layers from the Neolithic period accumulated on this mound. Under the shelters, you can see cross sections of the houses, including their plastered walls, hearths, storage spaces, and underfloor burials. The interior surfaces of the houses were repeatedly replastered and whitewashed. In some structures, hundreds of layers of plaster have been counted. This indicates both a sustained maintenance economy and the space\u2019s charge with social memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Bat\u0131 H\u00f6y\u00fck <\/b><b>(West Mound)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where life continued after the East Mound was abandoned. Dated to the Early Chalcolithic period, the West Mound is not a simple continuation but a true space of transformation, marked by new architecture, ceramics, and kitchen practices. Current excavations aim to understand why people moved from the east to the west.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Reconstructed House<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After seeing the foundations and wall remains in the excavation area, the question that immediately comes to mind is, &#8220;What exactly did these houses look like?&#8221; The answer is the full-scale experimental house. With its hearth, platforms, wall decorations, and the entrance hole in the ceiling, you feel as if you have stepped into a \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck house from nine thousand years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>\u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck Visitor and Reception Center<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened in 2023, the visitor center also stands out as one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s largest public buildings, featuring a wooden structure. Visiting the exhibition here before moving on to the excavation area helps you imagine the earth structures you see as living spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Three-day Konya and \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck route<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1084\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-aziziye-mosque-minarets.jpg\" alt=\"The broad, lead-covered dome of Aziziye Mosque and its magnificent twin minarets with colonnaded balconies and distinctive stonework with windows\" class=\"wp-image-65979\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-aziziye-mosque-minarets.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-aziziye-mosque-minarets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-aziziye-mosque-minarets-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-aziziye-mosque-minarets-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-aziziye-mosque-minarets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-aziziye-mosque-minarets-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-aziziye-mosque-minarets-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-aziziye-mosque-minarets-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The broad, lead-covered dome of Aziziye Mosque and its magnificent twin minarets with colonnaded balconies and distinctive stonework with windows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck is a half-day visit in itself. But since you have come to Konya, you can follow this three-day route to explore the city and its surroundings as they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Day 1: Konya city center<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start the day at the Mevlana Museum. Then see the tilework at Karatay Madrasa, one of the finest examples of Seljuk architecture; stop by \u015eems-i Tebrizi Mosque and Tomb; visit Aziziye Mosque; and end the day at Alaeddin Hill. For dinner, check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/introduction-to-konya-cuisine-what-to-eat-in-konya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Konya flavor guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Day 2: \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck and \u00c7umra<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set out early in the morning and head to \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck via \u00c7umra. Set aside half a day to visit the exhibition at the visitor center, the excavation area under the shelters, and the Reconstructed House without rushing. On the way back, take a break in \u00c7umra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Day 3: Sille and Bey\u015fehir<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the historic village of Sille, just a short distance from the city center, with its stone houses and churches carved into the rock. If you have time, continue to Bey\u015fehir to see the E\u015frefo\u011flu Mosque. This&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/anatolias-medieval-wooden-hypostyle-mosques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wooden-pillared mosque<\/a>, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of Anatolia\u2019s most impressive late-period wooden structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Why visit \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1084\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-excavation-area.jpg\" alt=\"Mudbrick room remains uncovered during the archaeological excavation at \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck Neolithic City\" class=\"wp-image-65983\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-excavation-area.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-excavation-area-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-excavation-area-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-excavation-area-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-excavation-area-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-excavation-area-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-excavation-area-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-neolithic-excavation-area-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mudbrick room remains uncovered during the archaeological excavation at \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck Neolithic City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The real magic of \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck lies not in the stone and earth you see, but in the fact that the story it tells is still actively debated within the scientific community. This is not only an excavation site but also a laboratory that shows how archaeological interpretation evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many years, \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck was described as &#8220;the world\u2019s first city&#8221; and as a center of a &#8220;mother goddess cult.&#8221; Today, experts approach both of these powerful narratives with greater caution. The settlement has no large public buildings, monumental temples, or separate cemeteries. The houses are similar in size. This suggests an order in which ritual and everyday life were organized at the household scale, and in which the boundary between &#8220;house&#8221; and &#8220;temple&#8221; was less sharp than our modern categories suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1084\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-mother-goddess-figurine.jpg\" alt=\"A copy of the famous terracotta Mother Goddess (Seated Woman) figurine unearthed from \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck Neolithic City in Konya\" class=\"wp-image-65985\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-mother-goddess-figurine.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-mother-goddess-figurine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-mother-goddess-figurine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-mother-goddess-figurine-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-mother-goddess-figurine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-mother-goddess-figurine-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-mother-goddess-figurine-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/konya-catalhoyuk-mother-goddess-figurine-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A copy of the famous terracotta Mother Goddess (Seated Woman) figurine unearthed from \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck Neolithic City in Konya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The picture is more complex than assumed, even when it comes to figurines. Iconic examples, such as the seated female figurine interpreted by Mellaart, do exist. However, when the assemblage of figurines is considered as a whole, animal forms and abstract figures are just as dominant as human figures. In other words, the term &#8220;a single-centered mother goddess cult&#8221; no longer fully aligns with the available data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recent contribution comes from genetics. A 2025 study in Science combined ancient DNA from 131 individuals from the East Mound with archaeological data. The results are striking. In the early period, people buried in the same house were mostly close relatives, whereas in the later period they were often unrelated. By contrast, household ties were established largely through the maternal line rather than the paternal line for a thousand years. Moreover, gifts were more often left in girls&#8217; burials than in boys&#8217;. This does not definitively prove that \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck was a &#8220;matriarchal society.&#8221; But it offers strong evidence that female lineages played a lasting role in holding the community together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a human side to the landscape. People buried their loved ones beneath the platforms in their homes, in the fetal position. Life and death were, quite literally, under the same roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to go back a few thousand years before the settled life of \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck, to the age of hunter-gatherer communities, G\u00f6beklitepe, considered one of the world\u2019s oldest known monumental ritual sites, is a good next stop. To read about these two turning points in human history side by side, you can check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/5-questions-about-gobeklitepe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 questions of G\u00f6beklitepe<\/a>&nbsp;content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Practical information<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most up-to-date admission information, consult the official source. For citizens of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye, M\u00fczeKart is valid at the archaeological site. For foreign visitors and current fees, check the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/muze.gov.tr\/muze-detay?sectionId=KCO01&amp;distId=MRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck page<\/a>&nbsp;on muze.gov.tr. Visiting hours are 09.00 to 17.00. The ticket office closes at 16.40, and the archaeological site is open every day. Because there may be seasonal maintenance or temporary closures at the shelters, it is helpful to check the current status on official sources before your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting aside 2 to 3 hours for the visit is sufficient. Since you will be walking in an open area, make sure you have comfortable shoes, a hat, and water. A significant portion of the artifacts uncovered during the excavations is displayed at the Konya Archaeology Museum, while some iconic finds from the Mellaart period are exhibited at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara. If you have time, you can complete your archaeological site visit with a visit to one of these museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Places to visit near \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you make \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck your base and explore its surroundings, a rich concentration of culture emerges. In the Konya city center, the Mevlana Museum, Karatay Madrasa, and Alaeddin Hill; near the city, Sille with its stone houses; and a little farther away, E\u015frefo\u011flu Mosque in Bey\u015fehir and the ancient city of Kilistra from the early Christian period are among the main places to visit.&nbsp;If you are planning a broader Central Anatolia tour, you can easily add \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck to the same route as stops such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/places-to-visit-in-cappadocia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cappadocia<\/a>&nbsp;with its fairy chimneys,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/hattusha-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hattusha<\/a>,&nbsp;the Hittite capital, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/gordion-ancient-city-legendary-capital-of-the-phrygians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gordion<\/a>, the Phrygian capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The history of \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck begins in 1958 with the regional survey conducted by David French, Alan Hall, and James Mellaart. Mellaart conducted the first large-scale excavations from 1961 to 1965, bringing the site to the world&#8217;s attention through its figurines, pottery, and wall paintings. After a long hiatus, a new, multidisciplinary period began in 1993 under the direction of Ian Hodder. This period replaced rapid, large-scale excavations with intensive documentation, sampling, and a reflexive approach to excavation. Hodder\u2019s permit period concluded in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent years have brought both new discoveries and a new excavation system. In recent excavation seasons, striking finds have come to light at the site, including the first remains of a Neolithic wooden ladder, a small marble figurine markedly different from classical examples, and a piece of bread believed to have been made from fermented barley. Since 2025, excavations have continued as part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism&#8217;s Legacy for the Future Project, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Ozan of Pamukkale University. The team is investigating the reasons for the east-to-west migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Frequently asked questions<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Where is \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck and how far is it from Konya?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck is near the K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fckk\u00f6y Neighborhood in the \u00c7umra district of Konya. It is about 50 kilometers from the city center of Konya and about 10 kilometers from the district center of \u00c7umra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Is there an entrance fee for \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck, and is M\u00fczeKart valid?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>M\u00fczeKart is valid at the archaeological site for citizens of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye. Because admission and current fees for foreign visitors may change periodically, it is best to check the official muze.gov.tr page before your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How long does a visit to \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck take?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting aside 2 to 3 hours is enough to comfortably visit the excavation site, the exhibition at the visitor center, and the Reconstructed House. If you have a special interest in archaeology, you can easily extend your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Is \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck really the world\u2019s first city?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, experts avoid this once-common expression. \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck is a very large, long-lived Neolithic settlement without monumental institutions or public buildings. Its population also changed significantly over time. For this reason, rather than calling it the &#8220;first city,&#8221; it is more accurate to describe it as an unusually large and distinctive settlement, beyond the scale of a village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Was there a mother goddess cult at \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Iconic female figurines were found here, but animal and abstract forms are also dominant in the figurine assemblage as a whole. Current research has largely revised the interpretation of a single-centered mother-goddess cult. Although the 2025 genetic study shows that female lineages played an important binding role, this is not considered proof of absolute matriarchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is the best season to visit \u00c7atalh\u00f6y\u00fck?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons. From April to June and from September to October, the weather is milder and the light is ideal for visiting. 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