Göbekli Tepe was not alone — its sister site rewrites even more of what we thought we knew. Explore this ancient site in Turkey. Discover evidence, comp...
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Theory Evidence: Moderate
Located approximately 46 kilometers southeast of Göbekli Tepe in Southeastern Anatolia, Karahan Tepe is a Pre-Pottery Neolithic A (PPNA) site first surveyed by Bahattin Çelik of Ankara University in 1997 but not systematically excavated until 2019 under the direction of Necmi Karul of Istanbul...
Göbekli Tepe's Sister: Karahan Tepe 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.