Science had a great article on Çatalhöyük (there are various spellings) a few years ago that reviews the latest research, as of 1998 [“THE FIRST CITIES: Why Settle Down? The Mystery of Communities”, DOI: 10.1126 / science.282.5393.1442]. There’s even a website of the latest excavations at Çatalhöyük. Be warned, though: it’s not that exciting. The Science article should keep your …