Western Anatolia before Troy. Proto-Urbanisation in the 4th Millenium BC? : Proceedings of the International Symposium held at the Kunsthistorisces Museum Wien Vienna, Austria, 21-24 November, 2012

Recent archaeological research in western Anatolia has revealed significant socio-cultural developments during the 4th millennium BC, challenging previous assumptions about the region's pre-Troyan history. The symposium 'Western Anatolia before Troy' brought together experts to discuss new data, highlighting a potential phase of proto-urbanization that had been overlooked in prior studies. This period, often neglected due to limited archaeological evidence, is now recognized as crucial for understanding the emergence of complex societies in the region. The findings, supported by the ERC research group 'Prehistoric Anatolia,' underscore the need for further investigation into this understudied era, providing new insights into the cultural and economic dynamics that preceded the legendary city of Troy.

(Ed.). (2014). Western Anatolia before Troy. Proto-Urbanisation in the 4th Millenium BC? : Proceedings of the International Symposium held at the Kunsthistorisces Museum Wien Vienna, Austria, 21-24 November, 2012. https://doi.org/10.26530/oapen_625897