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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Jeitun is a significant Neolithic archaeological site located in southern Turkmenistan, dating from approximately 7200 to 4500 BCE. It is renowned for its distinctive domestic structures, comprising rectangular houses made from sun-dried cylindrical clay blocks and featuring lime-plastered floors. The settlement covers an estimated 5,000 square meters and consists of about 30 houses, which could accommodate 150 to 200 individuals. Jeitun culture is particularly notable for its early adoption of agriculture, with evidence of barley and wheat cultivation, as well as domesticated sheep and goats. The site provides critical insights into early Neolithic life in Central Asia and reflects cultural connections with other Neolithic sites in the Zagros Mountains.
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