Western links of the Lykaonia plain in the Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age

In this article seven settlements situated north-northwest of Konya and the Chalcolithic-EBA (Early Bronze Age) cultures are examined. This area links the Lykaonia Plain with the west. This article shows that this area possesses geographical and cultural unity and important natural routes. In addition we attempt to determine to which neighbouring settlements the area is linked. Our area, approximately 25-35 km north of Konya, is located on the Bozdağlar mountains (Map 1-2). These mountains are the northern range of the Taurus. This region is the natural border between ancient Lykaonia and Phrygia. The climate is different in each part of this mountainous region. We studied especially seven settlements : Malas II, Sızma, Pınarbaşı Yuğ Tepesi, Meydan Yolu, Gelemiş, Çaltı Peynirli and Büyükpınar. We treat this subject in two main sections. In the first part we deal with settlement features and conditions, and in the second part we evaluate the archaeological finds .Bahar Hasan, Koçak Özdemir. Western links of the Lykaonia plain in the Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age. In: Anatolia Antiqua, Tome 11, 2003. pp. 21-51