Göbekli Tepe is a tell site in southeastern Turkey with monumental circular stone enclosures featuring T-shaped pillars decorated with animal reliefs and a
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Göbekli Tepe is a tell site in southeastern Turkey with monumental circular stone enclosures featuring T-shaped pillars decorated with animal reliefs and abstract symbols. Radiocarbon dates confirm construction during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period, making it the oldest known megalithic temple complex. This paper presents updated excavation results including newly discovered enclosures and...
Published in Documenta Praehistorica (2010), this peer-reviewed paper contributes to scholarly understanding of ancient civilizations and archaeological methodology. Read the full abstract, explore citation details, and discover connections to related research, sites, and theories on Ancient Origins Explorer.