Göbekli Tepe - Wikipedia
WEBGöbekli Tepe (Turkish: [ɟœbecˈli teˈpe], ' Potbelly Hill '; Kurdish: Girê Mirazan or Xirabreşkê, 'Wish Hill') is a Neolithic archaeological site in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The settlement was inhabited from c. 9500 to at least 8000 BCE, during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic.
The most incredible ancient sites in Turkey - Lonely Planet
WEBAug 19, 2021 • 5 min read. Take a walk back in time through Turkey's ancient ruins © Niyazi U_ur Genca / 500px. From classical cities scattered along the coast to archaeological sites that date back to the earliest periods of human history, Turkey's fertile plains, high steppe and rugged mountains have witnessed every stage on the …
The Most Important Archaeological Sites in Turkey - Culture Trip
WEBApr 2, 2023 · There are 28 archaeological sites in Turkey that shine a light on the world’s earliest civilizations. From the Neolithic Age to the Roman Empire, here is a look at some of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey that continue to fascinate humankind.
The 12 most important archaeological sites in Turkey
WEBOct 8, 2022 · Ancient peoples, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Mongols, Ottomans…. The majority of them have left their mark on modern Turkey. Among these memories, archaeological sites are among the most representative. With this article, discover the 12 main archaeological sites in Turkey! Gobekli Tepe.
Gobekli Tepe | Neolithic, Prehistoric, Monument, & Map
WEBMay 8, 2024 · Göbekli Tepe, Neolithic site near Şanlıurfa in southeastern Turkey. The site, believed to have been a sanctuary of ritual significance, is marked by layers of carved megaliths and is estimated to date to the 9th–10th millennium bce.
Archaeological Site of Troy - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBDec 2, 2010 · Description. Maps. Documents. Gallery. Indicators. Archaeological Site of Troy. Troy, with its 4,000 years of history, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. The first excavations at the site were undertaken by the famous archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann in 1870.
Göbekli Tepe - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBDescription. Maps. Documents. Gallery. Indicators. Göbekli Tepe. Located in the Germuş mountains of south-eastern Anatolia, this property presents monumental round-oval and rectangular megalithic structures erected by hunter-gatherers in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic age between 9,600 and 8,200 BCE.
Gobekli Tepe - the World's First Temple?
WEBMay 4, 2011 · Located in modern Turkey, Göbekli Tepe is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The discovery of this stunning 10,000 year old site in the 1990s CE sent shock waves through the archaeological world and beyond, with some researchers even claiming it was the site of the biblical Garden of Eden.
Hattusha: the Hittite Capital - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBThe archaeological site of Hattusha, former capital of the Hittite Empire, is notable for its urban organization, the types of construction that have been preserved (temples, royal residences, fortifications), the rich ornamentation of the Lions' Gate and the Royal Gate, and the ensemble of rock art at Yazilikaya.
LibGuides: Archaeology: Archaeological Sites in Turkey
WEBAlalakh. The archeological site of Tell Atchana (ancient Alalakh) is located in the northeastern Mediterranean region of the Republic of Turkey in the state of Hatay. Aphrodisias. The sun rises in Aphrodisias above the Baba Mountain. In the old days it used to be called Salbakos.
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