Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk

Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk

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Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an ancient matrilineal society in Catalhoyuk, Turkiye, dating back to the Neolithic period around 9,500 years ago. This significant find suggests that women played a crucial role in the social and cultural structure of the community, challenging previous assumptions about the patriarchal nature of ancient societies.

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