The first occupation phase at Aratashen was preceramic, and finds parallels in southeastern Trans-Caucasia and northeastern Mesopotamia, especially based on the construction techniques and the lithic and bone tools.
The first occupation phase at Aratashen was preceramic, going back to 6500 BCE. Parallels are found in the southeastern Trans-Caucasia, and in the northeastern Mesopotamia, especially based on the construction techniques and the lithic and bone tools.