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Dudullu |
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Type:
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Artifact Scatter |
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Altitude:
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200 m |
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Region:
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Marmara |
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Province:
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Istanbul |
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District:
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Ümraniye |
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Village:
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Dudullu |
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Investigation Method:
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Survey |
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Period:
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Aceramic |
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| Location: This site lies east of the old city of Istanbul; on the Asian side; by Dudullu; a village; now a suburb of Istanbul. This scatter of artifacts is on the ridge 250 m west of Asagi (lower) Dudullu. Because the ridge has no name; the site has been called Dudullu after the closest village. |
| Geography and Environment: No geological information has been provided on the ridge; now completely disturbed by modern development. The Dudullu Ridge is comprised of a few low and rolling hills. It is suspected that the climate in the past was different than today. |
| History: |
| Research and Excavation: The site was discovered in 1964 during the joint project conducted by the Universities of Istanbul and Chicago under the leadership of A. Jelinek. This site was important because it was a suitable place to research the formation of villages. Several Palaeolithic sites were discovered in the nearby Göksu Valley [Harmankaya-Tanindi 1996:Göksu]. |
| Stratigraphy: The only finds mentioned are Neolithic. |
| Small Finds: Chipped Stone: Bladelets and sickle blades were found. The Microliths are Epipalaeolithic in character. Ground Stone: A corner of a polished celt was found. |
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| Interpretation and Dating: Jelinek interprets his findings in terms of early village formation [Jelinek 1980:311]. The fact that the finds from this site are so limited suggests that the site was a temporary camp-site rather than a habitation area. Because the publication lacks photos and drawings of the finds; it is difficult to reinterpret the dating of the site. No ceramics were found. Archaeological research should continue in the foundations of apartment building constructions. Such damage is commonly done to small camp sites. |
