One of the World’s Most Ancient Cities Experienced Surprisingly Modern Problems

By George Dvorsky

Image: Scott Haddow

Recent excavation work at the Çatalhöyük site in Turkey.

New archaeological evidence suggests the inhabitants of Çatalhöyük, an ancient city founded over 9,000 years ago in what is now Turkey, were subject to many urban problems we’re familiar with today, including overcrowding, interpersonal violence, and sanitation issues.

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