From Cedric Griffiths, Perth, Western Australia
I suggest that the archaeologists who found “surfer's ear” at the Körtik Tepe site look for evidence of metal-working in and around the village. A possible reason for frequent diving into a cold river may have been to hunt placer gold nuggets, rather than fish.
from Körtik Tepe, there are , in an area that was also suitable for summer pastures. Spring floods could have brought gold into the streams and rivers in summer grazing areas, providing an attractive additional source of income.
