A collection of 322 objects discovered during excavations at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Çatalhöyük has gone on display at the Konya Archaeological Museum.
Opened on 24 July under the title “The Hidden Heritage of Çatalhöyük”, the exhibition offers insights into the daily life, beliefs, artistic understanding and burial customs of Neolithic communities. The collection includes everyday objects, jewellery, figurines and significant archaeological finds, some of which are being displayed publicly for the first time.
The first scientific excavations at Çatalhöyük began in 1961. Research conducted at the site has since provided the international academic community with valuable information about the development of settled life, early architecture and community organisation.
By bringing these objects together in one place, the exhibition enables visitors to see Çatalhöyük not simply as an archaeological site, but as a living record of the experiences of people who lived thousands of years ago.
The exhibition is expected to remain open until 31 December 2026.
