Çatalhöyük and the Neolithic Revolution - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

Greg Jenner and his guests explore the amazing prehistoric site of Çatalhöyük as we learn about the Neolithic Revolution of the Middle East. What is so special about Çatalhöyük and why did prehistoric hunter-gatherers decide to settle down with pottery, pals and porridge?

In archaeology corner this week is Dr Lindsay Der from the University of Victoria in Canada and in comedy corner is the fantastically funny Mike Wozniak.

Script: Chris Wakefield, Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Research: Chris Wakefield
Project manager : Siefe Miyo
Edit producer : Cornelius Mendez

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