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A well known neolithic archaeological site is located in northern Greece. Near the town of Philippi. This site is notable for its long and continuous occupation, dating back to the early Neolithic period. Around 8400 years ago

Dikili Tash is one of the earliest neolithic settlements in northern Greece. Providing valuable insights into the lifestyle, economy, and social organization of early farming communities here.

Excavations at Dikili Tash have uncovered well-preserved remains of houses, pottery, tools, and other artifacts. These findings help researchers understand the technological advancements and cultural practices of neolithic societies.

With a strata depth of 17m. Digging a tell is not easy
Among notable archaeological discoveries were timber-framed buildings, plastered bull skulls on walls, and a giant oven.

Early farming societies of northern Greece, or, ones involving days of winter. May have required celebration of communal character
Crop fields sometimes require constant tending. Soil rotations may have revolved around the villages new wine. Served in preparation. With more manuring, weeding, sowing, and days of hard work.

The earliest solid evidence for wine making in the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe may exist here
In addition to the tartaric acid (from wine), found in archaeological vessels. Neolithic jars from Dikili Tash corroborates finding of pressed grapes. Loose pulps, and skins, still enclosed in association with jars were found. Demonstrating neolithic wine-making in the northern Aegean. Could have been known by 7000 years ago.

Cultivation of cereals and legumes, and early agricultural activities have been found at the site
It contributes to our understanding of the development and spread of farming in Europe.

The layout of the settlement and the distribution of artifacts suggest a relatively complex social structure
There is evidence of trade and interaction with other contemporary communities.

Studies of the environmental conditions include pollen and geomorphological analysis
They provide insights into the climate and landscape changes over a long period of time.

Dikili Tash will continue to be an important site for archaeologists. And, those studying the neolithic period. Helping understand the early development of human societies, and Europe.

Bibliography: Dikili Tash | French Archaeology Abroad. (n.d.). https://archeologie.culture.gouv.fr/monde/en/dikili-tash

Fotiadis, M. (2011). Book Review of Dikili Tash, village préhistorique de Macédoine Orientale: Recherches franco-helléniques dirigées par la Société Archéologique d’Athénes et l’école française d’Athénes (1986–2001), by Haïdo Koukouli-Chryssanthaki, René Treuil, Laurent Lespez, and Dimitra Malamidou. American Journal of Archaeology, 115(1). https://doi.org/10.3764/ajaonline1151.fotiadis

Valamoti, S. (2015). Harvesting the ‘wild’? Exploring the context of fruit and nut exploitation at Neolithic Dikili Tash, with special reference to wine. Auth. https://www.academia.edu/8943988/Harvesting_the_wild_Exploring_the_context_of_fruit_and_nut_exploitation_at_Neolithic_Dikili_Tash_with_special_reference_to_wine

Valamoti, S., Mangafa, M., Koukouli-Chrysanthaki, C., & Malamidou, D. (2007). Grape-pressings from northern Greece: the earliest wine in the Aegean? Antiquity, 81(311), 54–61. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0003598x00094837

Communities, landscapes, and interaction in neolithic Greece. (n.d.). Google Books. https://books.google.ca/books/about/Communities_Landscapes_and_Interaction_i.html?id=ixZrDwAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y