An important discovery from the Neolithik period has been made by a team of archeologists while digging in the ancient town of Yumuktepe, Mersin. Olive pips that date back 5800 years were discovered as a Neolithink kitchen was found by using a new type of digging method, said Professor Isabel Caneva. "It is the first time anyone has ever used such a method to dig, " added Prof. Caneva.