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Abstract: This talk explores the complexity of early neolithic life in central Anatolia (Turkey) through two contemporary communities. Despite their proximity and shared origins, these settlements reveal distinct adaptive strategies, cultural practices, and approaches to innovation and interaction. While Aşıklı represents a model of long-term stability, agricultural development, and internal innovation, Balıklı reflects a community deeply connected to broader regional networks, prioritising mobility, and network. By examining these communities, this talk highlights the diversity of early Neolithic societies and their dynamic responses to environmental and social challenges, offering fresh perspectives on this pivotal period in human history.