During the Neolithic times (found at 26 meters below the mound surface and about 11 meters above virgin soil) the site was in the middle of a lake and occupation was restricted to the mound. As the area dried in the Chalcolithic Age occupation slowly spread off the mound and outer defenses were built.
During the Neolithic era (found 26 meters below the mound's surface and about 11 meters above virgin soil), the site was situated in a lake, with occupation restricted to the mound. As the area dried during the Chalcolithic Age, settlement expanded beyond the mound, and defensive structures were erected around it.