Çatalhöyük Neolithic City

Çatalhöyük is one of the most important Neolithic settlements in human history in terms of the transition to settled life, early agriculture and social organization. With its adjoining, roof-accessed houses, wall paintings and long sequence of settlement layers, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2012.

KonyaCentral AnatoliaArchaeological Site

HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Çatalhöyük Neolithic City?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01UNESCO World Heritage Site

02Settlement layers dating back to around 7400 BC

03Traces of early urbanization and wall art

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereIt lies within the boundaries of Çumra district in Konya, approximately 52 km southeast of the city center.

◎Route TypeCultural Tourism · Archaeological Site

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LocationÇumra / Konya

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Çatalhöyük Neolithic City with Mevlana Museum / Alaeddin Hill in the same itinerary.

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Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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