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archaeology10 days ago•1 min saved

New Burials at Göbekli Tepe Challenge 'Skull Cult' Theory, Suggesting Permanent Settlement

Archaeologists have discovered the first intact human burials at Göbekli Tepe, the 11,600-year-old site in southeastern Turkey previously known as the world's first temple. Published in PLOS One on September 22, 2026, the study by Lee Clare and Julia Gresky reveals two graves dating to 8,700–8,000 BCE. One grave contained an adult woman, a young man, and an adolescent girl; the other held a single middle-aged woman. These findings suggest the site was a permanent residential settlement rather than solely a ceremonial gathering place, offering a new explanation for the hundreds of scattered bone fragments found in earlier excavations.

via thedebrief.org|

#archaeology #burials #gobekli-tepe

world1 year ago•5 min saved

Ancient Site Sparks Conspiracy Theories and Joe Rogan Talks

Gobekli Tepe, the world's oldest known temple dating back nearly 12,000 years, is shrouded in mystery and has become a focal point for conspiracy theories, especially after being discussed on Joe Rogan's popular podcast. While archaeologists continue to study and interpret its purpose, some theorists claim the site was built by a lost civilization, fueling speculation and misinformation. Experts emphasize the importance of preserving the site and caution against unfounded theories that overshadow scientific research, highlighting Gobekli Tepe as a testament to early human storytelling and cultural expression.

via NPR|

#ancient-site #archaeology #conspiracy-theories

archaeology1 year ago•4 min saved

Archaeologists Discover 12,000-Year-Old Ancient Calendar

Archaeologists have discovered a 12,000-year-old sophisticated calendar system at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, suggesting early humans had advanced astronomical knowledge, possibly influenced by a comet impact around 10,850 BC, which may have spurred the development of religious and societal structures.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#ancient-calendar #archaeology #astronomy

archaeology3 years ago•3 min saved

"Archaeological Discoveries in Turkey Uncover Fascinating Insights into Human History"

Archaeologists in southeastern Turkey have made new discoveries, including a stone phallus and a colored boar, shedding light on human history. The 2.3-meter tall statue of a man holding his phallus was found at Karahantepe, part of the network around UNESCO-listed Gobekli Tepe. The settlements in the area provide insights into a new social order that emerged after the Ice Age. The purpose of Gobekli Tepe, believed to be a sacred site, remains unknown, but the recent discoveries offer clues about the symbolism and rituals of the ancient people who inhabited the area.

via Yahoo News|

#ancient-sites #archaeological-discoveries #archaeology

archaeology3 years ago•2 min saved

Decoding the Enigmatic Gobekli Tepe Dinosaur Carvings.

Carvings found at the Gobekli Tepe archeological site in Turkey, believed to be the world's oldest temple, depict animals such as foxes, gazelles, cranes, boars, and possibly birds or stylized vultures, but not dinosaurs. The carvings were most likely made by hunter-gatherers who believed that all living creatures have spirits. One pillar of particular interest, the Vulture Stone, suggests a comet hit the Earth around 11,000 DC, killing thousands and triggering a mini ice age that forced humans to develop farming techniques. The pillar's carvings feature a headless man, a scorpion, and a vulture, symbolizing human disaster and extensive loss of life.

via Green Matters|

#ancient-art #archaeology #carvings