Sample name: Ulucak Höyük (Level IV)

Reference: C. Cakirlar. 2012. The evolution of animal husbandry in Neolithic central-west Anatolia: the zooarchaeological record from Ulucak Höyük (c. 7040-5660 cal. BC, Izmir, Turkey). Anatolian Studies 62:1-33 [ER 3762]

Lithology: not described

Taphonomic context: human accumulation, settlement

Archaeology: bone tools, buildings, ceramics, hearths, stone tools, other artifacts, other structures

Habitat comments: "The Neolithic mound of Ulucak Höyük covers a surface area of three hectares and consists of a long, seemingly uninterrupted occupational sequence".
"The latest Neolithic occupational level (IV) is characterized by mud-brick houses set on stone foundations laid out around an open area. Although the houses are generally single-spaced, there are partitions in some buildings, and some also have courtyards. Many objects were found inside the houses, including ovens, hearths, platforms, grain storage areas, pottery, stone tools, bench weights, and grinding tools. Other objects such as figurines and anthropomorphic vessels were also found".

Life forms: carnivores, rodents, ungulates, other small mammals, birds, turtles, fishes

Sampling methods: quarry

Sample size: 1283 specimens

Years: 1995 -

Net or trap nights: 0

Basal area status: not applicable

Sampling comments: "Systematic excavations in the mound started in 1995. The majority of Ulucak’s faunal assemblage has been recovered through hand-collecting techniques. A considerable portion of the archaeological deposits has been wet sieved since 2009, although analysis of the sieved material is ongoing". The counts below pertain to the hand collected specimens only.

Sample no: 4024

Contributor no: Benjamin Carter

Enterer: Benjamin Carter

Created: 2022-10-20 14:00:46

Modified: 2023-05-30 02:26:06