It is known for its large circular structures that contain large stone pillars – among the world's oldest known megaliths. Many of these pillars are decorated with anthropomorphic details, …

Jun 10, 2025 · Through radiocarbon dating, scientists have established that Göbekli Tepe was built between the years 9600 B.C.E. and 8200 B.C.E., but they still don’t know exactly why. …

Oct 24, 2025 · Göbekli Tepe, Neolithic site near Şanlıurfa in southeastern Turkey. The site, believed to have been a sanctuary of ritual significance, is marked by layers of carved …

Unlike the stark plateaus nearby, Gobekli Tepe (the name means "belly hill" in Turkish) has a gently rounded top that rises 50 feet above the surrounding landscape.

Apr 18, 2025 · More than 11,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers built a monumental stone complex that is thought to be the world’s first temple. Known as Göbekli Tepe, the megalithic settlement …

Distinctive T-shaped pillars are carved with images of wild animals, providing insight into the way of life and beliefs of people living in Upper Mesopotamia about 11,500 years ago.

Jun 20, 2025 · Göbekli Tepe sits atop a stony ridge near Şanlıurfa in southeastern Turkey, strategically positioned in the heart of the Fertile Crescent. This region, often dubbed the …

Aug 22, 2025 · How a 12,000-year-old temple complex in Turkey has forced archaeologists to completely rethink the story of human civilisation and the origins of organised religion.

Mar 20, 2025 · Göbekli Tepe, often considered the world’s oldest known temple, continues to astonish archaeologists and historians with its groundbreaking discoveries. Located in modern …

Aug 10, 2025 · Göbekli Tepe is more than just an archaeological site — it’s a time capsule of humanity’s earliest spiritual and social structures. Standing among its ancient pillars, you can …