Gobekli Tepe, built exactly 12,000 years ago, is widely recognized as the oldest monumental structure in human history. Located in Şanlıurfa (Turkey) and dubbed the “Zero Point of History,” this mesmerizing temple complex turned everything we know about the origins of civilization upside down. In this documentary video, we delve into the ongoing archaeological excavations at Göbeklitepe, explore its links to contemporary sites like Karahantepe, and uncover the mysterious secrets behind this Neolithic site often hailed as the world’s oldest temple.
Twelve thousand years ago, long before agriculture existed, who carved these massive stone pillars, and how did they do it? What remarkable achievements did local hunter-gatherer groups accomplish through large-scale social organization? Under the title “Göbeklitepe Documentary: 12,000-Year-Old Earliest Settlement in Human History,” we journey deep into prehistoric times to reveal some of the most astonishing findings in the field of archaeology.
Our video addresses key questions such as whether Göbeklitepe served as a temple or a shelter, the connection between Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe, and what the belief systems of Neolithic people might have been. We also share recent discoveries involving intricate stone carvings, sculptures, and ritual areas. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more documentaries and in-depth analyses on the oldest remains of civilization on Earth. #ancientcivilizations #historydocumentary #mysteriousplace
00:00 Discover the First Settlement in 12,000 Years of History
01:26 Discovery and Brief History
03:25 The Title and Significance of the “Zero Point of History”
05:22 The Architecture of Gobekli Tepe
08:51 Who Built It and How?
12:45 Why Was It Built?
18:09 The Language of the Artifacts
23:10 Temple or Settlement?
26:36 The Stone Hills Project and New Discoveries
30:40 The Legacy of Gobekli Tepe
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