Archaeology
Konya hosts a very important archaeological heritage that leads to human history. The oldest map in the world A unique wall picture, which was considered and dates to about 8 thousand 200 years ago, was discovered in the Forkhöyük Neolithic City, located south of Konya.
This was considered not only Anatolia but one of the most striking works of the world’s archaeological history.
This wall picture, which is located in Forkhöyük, is about 3 meters long and 90 centimeters wide and is drawn to the inner wall of a kerpiç house. In the picture, the bird that shows the layout of the period draws attention to a two peak mountain figure in the background with a city plan. According to experts, this depiction is the feature of being one of the first examples that humanity tries to perceive and transfer the environment they live.
This wall picture revealed during excavations in the 1960s, M.Ö. It is noted that dates between 6600–6200 years. This date makes the work one of the most important archaeological evidence of the Neolithic era. The red tones and mountain figure used in the picture represent a volcanic explosion of the period according to some researchers. In 2010, geological studies also support this opinion by revealing volcanic mobility in Central Anatolia.
In the science world, discussions on the meaning of the work. A group of experts, this drawing the oldest map in the world and while commenting as the first city plan, others argue that it might be a stylized animal post, a symbolic ritual scene or a religious expression. This uncertainty makes the work more mysterious and precious.
It continues to be the topic of discussion which the mountain in the wall picture is volcano. The general opinion refers to Prof. Dr. Hasan Bahar from Selçuk University, although it is in the direction of Hasan Mountain. According to Spring, crater structure and location strengthen this opinion.
Located in UNESCO World Heritage List, Forkhöyük is considered one of the first examples of built-in life and mapping. It was unique, history and archeology continues to become one of the world’s centers.
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