Brick Sizes and Architectural Regularities at Neolithic Çatalhöyük

A detailed analysis of brick sizes and architectural regularities at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük reveals significant temporal changes in construction techniques over 1,100 years. The study leverages the site's unique stratigraphy—with houses built atop one another—to document shifts both within and between structures across all major occupational phases. This rare preservation allows for a nuanced understanding of how early settled communities adapted their building practices, from the domestication of cattle to the emergence of long-distance trade. The research highlights the precision and standardization in brickwork, offering new insights into Neolithic architectural innovation.

Barański, M. Z. (2020). Brick Sizes and Architectural Regularities at Neolithic Çatalhöyük. Consciousness, Creativity, and Self at the Dawn of Settled Life, 133–150. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108753616.008