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Document Details : Title: The Prehistory of the Istanbul Region Subtitle: A Survey Author(s): DÖNMEZ, Şevket Journal: Ancient Near Eastern Studies Volume: 43 Date: 2006 Pages: 239-264 DOI: 10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018771 Abstract : Within the greater of Istanbul, well outside the historic precinct, chance finds and systematic excavtions are revealing the extent of this region’s prehistory. The periods represented extend from the Palaeolithic, through Mesolithic Neolithic and Chalcolithic, and then to the Late Bronze Age-Early Iron Age (thirteenth to twelfth centuries BC) transition. Within central Istanbul proper building activities over the last century and in various locations, as well as general maintenance work by local councils, have brought to light a range of artefacts that provide clues to the occupation of this historically prominent region. |
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