Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk

Author: Nimet KiracPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Turkiye

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Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk

A genomics study published in Science reveals that the Neolithic settlement of Catalhoyuk in Turkiye was matrilocal: women remained in their homes while men moved away upon adulthood. This finding contrasts with other European Neolithic communities that were patrilocal and patrilineal. The 9,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered the world's first city, with a population up to 8,000.

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