Why is Catal Hoyuk an important archaeological find?

Why is Catal Hoyuk an important archaeological find?

Humanities Blog Journal

Catal Huyuk= Hub of Trade, Engaged in Trade,

1/12/2011

Catal Huyuk, a settlement of Neolithic Period is located at Anatolia, Turkey was a major importance in trade and agriculture around approximately 8000 B.C - 5500 B.C. Its name comes from Turkish root "forked mound," and this Neolithic town has maintained as an archaeological site until now. Catal Huyuk is famous for its architecture "Mud-brick houses and the agricultural farming styles which led to trading." What really was the principal of Catal Huyuk was trading.
When members of the community started to enter/dominate different roles, there became more trading. One of their epidemic products around the Middle East were crafts; crafts were created by grinding and chipping stones. Craft gave an idea to traders from overseas, the process and the creativity of people of Catal Huyuk. As they shared ideas of trading, people had interest in different traditions.

Another trading which aroused the name of Catal Huyuk was Obsidian. Obsidian is a black volcanic fragile glass chipped to make fine edged tools, by then people neighboring came to purchase the luxury. As the customers increased, the town became a city, then rich. Other trade items were turquoise and copper sold to customers.

Trade really gave an idea of communication and creating great relationships with neighboring countries. By trading, people in Catal Huyuk could learn different cultures; these were the keys to the trading industries.