In Turkey, the world's oldest street has been found: it is almost 10,000 years old

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered one of the oldest streets, dating back 9,750 years. This finding revolutionizes our understanding of early Neolithic settlements. The discovery was made during excavations at an archaeological site in the Karaman province.

The expedition, led by Associate Professor Adnan Baysal from Ankara University, uncovered a carefully planned passage between houses, which, according to scientists, is a genuine street.

In contrast to the well-known Çatalhöyük, where houses were very close to each other and access was provided through roofs, here there were gaps between the buildings, indicating the presence of an organized communal area.

The discovery of such a street may suggest that social structures and urbanism elements could have emerged much earlier than we assumed. Further excavations will reveal more about the daily life of Neolithic people.

Summary

The discovery of one of the oldest streets in Turkey revolutionizes the understanding of settlements of that period. This finding will allow for a more detailed study of the social aspects and urbanism elements of Neolithic communities.