A TYPOLOGICAL AND FUNCTONAL ANALYSIS OF BONE TOOLS FROM CHALCOLITHIC GULPINAR IN NW ANATOLIA

This work focuses on the examination of bone tools recovered from Chalcolithic phases at northwestern Anatolian site Gülpınar in terms typology and function. A total 263 were retrieved phase II representing early 2 period succeeding III, belonging to Middle site. These specimens help us establish a allow an assesament regarding pattern tool use Bone are viewed as objects archaeological significance elucidating aspects household life domestic production activity. Results analysis show that fashioned discarded animal bones may have been used crafts such mat basket making, pot manufacturing, hide processing.