This book addresses a paradox concerning the role of Clay at atalh y k that arises from conflicting material culture and landscape views of what Clay truly afforded this early agricultural community.
However, the underlying thick, impermeable Clay beds are also thought to have impeded the drainage of seasonal floods, periodically isolating the community in.
The highly-developed and artistically rich clay-based material culture points to Clay being a major contributor to the site\'s success.
This book addresses a paradox concerning the role of Clay at atalh y k that arises from conflicting material culture and landscape views of what Clay truly afforded this early agricultural community