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.
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.
- Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis and Sichuan University in China have traced the roots of cultural interactions across the Tibetan Plateau to prehistoric times, as early as the Bronze Age.
- The study found that ancient mobility and subsistence strategies of farmers and herders influenced the settlement pattern and the transfer of ceramic styles among distant prehistoric communities.
- The researchers used advanced geospatial modeling to compare environmental and archaeological evidence connecting ancient mobility and subsistence strategies to cultural connections forged among farmers and herders in the Bronze and Iron Ages.
- The study found that ancient mobility and subsistence strategies of farmers and herders influenced the settlement pattern and the transfer of ceramic styles among distant prehistoric communities.
- The researchers used advanced geospatial modeling to compare environmental and archaeological evidence connecting ancient mobility and subsistence strategies to cultural connections forged among farmers and herders in the Bronze and Iron Ages.
