Researchers found living quarters of an ancient civilization, which disproved earlier theories that the site served solely as a ceremonial pilgrimage destination.
The article discusses recent excavations at Göbekli Tepe, an ancient Neolithic archaeological site in southeastern Anatolia. Key findings include the discovery of living quarters, which challenges the earlier theory that the site was solely a ceremonial pilgrimage destination. Göbekli Tepe, dating back to around 10,000 BCE, is known for its monumental T-shaped pillars and is considered one of the earliest known temples. The site's complexity and interconnectedness of societies suggest that religion and spirituality played significant roles in early human development. Recent discoveries at nearby sites like Karahantepe have revealed similar monumental structures, further enriching our understanding of prehistory.
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Excavations in Turkey have revealed a previously unknown Anatolian-Indo-European language, Kalašma, dating back around 3,000 years. The language is similar to Luwian and has been deciphered by researchers from the University of Worzburg and Istanbul University.
