[1][2] The settlement has several circular stone towers dating back to the period between 10650-9650 BCE, making them the oldest such structures in the world.

However the remains of the structures uncovered at Tell Qaramel appear to be older than this, giving the first evidence of permanent stone-built settlement.

For the subsequent settlement they recognise 4 Early Aceramic Neolithic layers (Horizon 1 to 4) which according to radiocarbon dating have been partially overlapping (contemporary).

Among the ornaments found was a rather large (52×40×26 mm) polished copper nugget from Horizon 2 - one of the earliest finds of metal in an archeological site.

An attempt had been made to drill a hole through the copper like with other stone beads, but technology was not yet sufficiently advanced to process metal (Mazurowski 2012 p. 80; Plate 137A p. 280 [2]).

Remains of 20 individuals have been excavated,[8] all adults: this may indicate that burial practice for infants and children was different, at another (as yet undiscovered) location or treated with less regard.