New archaeological finds in Karahantepe and Gobeklitepe near southeastern city of Sanliurfa reshape story of the civilisation's origins.
Journey from Istanbul to Antalya on this 11-day adventure, where you’ll see ancient ruins, bustling villages and sunken cities. Visit the historical towns of Sanliurfa and Mardin, take in golden hour on top of Mt. Nemrut and set off on a tasting trail in baklava's birthplace. Cruise through Euphrates, sit down to a home-cooked meal at Nahil Guesthouse and learn about the dawn of human civilization as you walk through the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe and Catalhoyuk.
Kurt Tepesi, a lesser-known archaeological site within the Taş Tepeler zone in southeastern Anatolia, is emerging as a crucial piece in understanding early Neolithic society. The site exhibits evidence of intentional construction, spatial planning, and potentially ceremonial use, with T-shaped pillars and a unique stratigraphic complexity suggesting both domestic and spiritual functions.
