
Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk
The discovery of a matrilineal society in Catalhoyuk challenges existing narratives about gender roles in ancient civilizations.
- Catalhoyuk is an ancient settlement in Turkiye.
- Occupied from 7000 to 6000 BC for about 1,000 years.
- Recent study shows a unique matrilocal society.








