Luminescence dating studies of YeAYilova Hoyuk
Articles > Article · 2012
Authors: Elçin EKDAL KARALI, Arzu Ege, TURGAY KARALI, ZAFER DERİN
GEOCHRONOMETRIA, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2012, vol 39, pp 268-275
DOI: 10.2478/s13386-012-0013-5
Summary
Ceramic findings collected from YeAYilova Hoyuk located in Izmir were dated using the thermoluminescence dating technique. The area is of significant archaeological importance since it is the first prehistoric settlement in Izmir. Recent archeological observations suggest that human occupation of the region took place about 8500 years ago comparing to previously determined dates of 5000 years.