Sapinuwa was located 70 km east of Hattusa in Çorum, Turkey. Site identified after farmer found two clay cuneiform tablets in 1989. Excavations began in 1990 under Aygül and Mustafa Süel's leadership
Chert is a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of microcrystalline quartz. Made of siliceous tests of diatoms, radiolarians, or sponge spicules. Hardness rating of 7 on Mohs scale, sometimes softer with hydrated silica
Located 15 kilometers from Sanliurfa, Turkey. Accessible by 30-minute drive from Sanliurfa. Best visited during spring or autumn
Third largest Spanish region covering 79,462 km². Capital is Toledo, declared UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. Region was created in 1982, located near Madrid. Nine civilizations have lived in the region since 220 BC
Neolithic refers to the last stage of Stone Age, coined in late 19th century. Agriculture developed in Near East around 9,000 BCE, Southeast Europe around 7,000 BCE. Agriculture spread independently in different regions, with different development times. Pottery use makes Neolithic dating ambiguous, appearing before or after agriculture