The historical sites of Göbekli Tepe (9600 B.C.) and Karahan Tepe (9400 B.C.) situated in Turkey have once again gained attention due to a series of fascinating discoveries. These archaeological hotspots are part of the Taş Tepeler (Stone Hill) project, known worldwide.
Göbekli Tepe; A Gateway to Ancient Times
Göbekli Tepe acknowledged as the megalithic site in the world has a closely connected counterpart referred to as Karahan Tepe. This remarkable archaeological site, dating back 12,000 years is often regarded as the "starting point of history." The findings made at this UNESCO World Heritage site have profoundly influenced our understanding of the birthplace of civilization.
The Oldest Shrine in the World and Its Unveiled Secrets
Recently a painted boar statue was discovered at Göbekli Tepe representing the oldest known religious shrine in existence. This artifact carries traces of white and black pigments and stands as a unique example, from that era. The 2023 archaeological excavations conducted for the Taş Tepeler project resulted in breakthroughs by uncovering a range of human and animal statues across nine distinct areas.The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Turkey has confirmed these findings providing evidence of a discovery at the D structure in Göbekli Tepe. The discovery includes a life limestone sculpture of a boar placed on an intricately decorated pedestal. The pedestal features symbols, such as an H shaped symbol, a crescent moon, two snakes and what seems to be three human faces or masks.
Moving on to Karahan Tepe another remarkable finding is a statue that represents one of the realistic sculptures from that period. Standing at a height of 2.3 meters the statue depicts a lifelike facial expression and portrays a figure holding onto a phallus with both hands. Additionally nearby discoveries include a sculpture mounted on a wall and scattered stone slabs found on the ground.
In Şanlıurfa province in Turkey recent studies have revealed settlements that indicate the existence of a phase within the pre Ceramic Neolithic era. These settlements are situated in Taş Tepeler (Stone Hills) covering Anatolia and Upper Mesopotamia spanning, over 200 kilometers. This region holds some of the known human settlements.
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