S cattered surface findings have yielded an array of obsidian tools specific to the Neolithic Age. The obsidian stone with its glass like quality was the most important tool making material of this age. It is estimated that the obsidian stone was originally brought to the area from the Hasan Mountain region as a means of bartar and trade. C atal Hoyuk was the most suitable place for settlement during the Neolithic Age. With a spectacular backdrop of mountain forests stretching to the banks of rich marshland, Catal Hoyuk seems to have been tailored for agriculture and the breeding of animals.
Findings suggest that the region was an abundant source of flora and fauna.
The reason behind this natural wealth is the existence of a large lake up until 16000 years ago. The region's seemingly unending plains is the result of this lake. Also, the lack of stones around the lush lake bed meant that the people of the area used mud bricks as their primary building material. As a result of the lake drying, large areas of land became available for animals to graze freely. Due to the abundance of animals and wildlife flocking to the area to drink there was no need to spend time on hunting.