Copper beads, carved stele, and 130 burials from 12,000 years ago — part of a network that predates civilization itself.
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A pre-pottery Neolithic settlement in Mardin province discovered during rescue excavations ahead of the Ilisu Dam project in 2012, directed by archaeologist Ergul Kodas of Mardin Artuklu University, that upended assumptions about early monumental architecture in upper Mesopotamia. Spanning...
Boncuklu Tarla is an ancient archaeological site located in Turkey. This site has drawn attention from mainstream archaeologists and independent researchers alike for its construction techniques, historical significance, and the questions it raises about ancient human capabilities. Explore detailed evidence, competing interpretations, related theories, and connections to other archaeological discoveries around the world.