Statistical analysis of the animal symbols on Pillar 43 (the Vulture Stone) at Göbekli Tepe suggests they represent astronomical constellations consistent
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Statistical analysis of the animal symbols on Pillar 43 (the Vulture Stone) at Göbekli Tepe suggests they represent astronomical constellations consistent with the date of the Younger Dryas onset, approximately 10,950 BCE. The headless figure may represent the vernal equinox, while the vulture corresponds to Sagittarius. If correct, this would represent the earliest known astronomical recording.
Published in Mediterranean Archaeology and Archaeometry (2017), 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.