This chapter will introduce the reader to the primary research objectives of the book, laying the groundwork for the study by detailing the key questions and aims that drive the investigation. It will provide an in-depth look at the geographical setting of the research, focusing on South-Central Anatolia, a region rich in archaeological significance and interest. The chapter will also outline the chronological scope of the study, covering the period from 6500 to 5500 BC, an important era that witnessed significant developments in human civilization. By establishing the context and framework of the research, this chapter will set the stage for the detailed analysis and discussions that follow in subsequent chapters.