A human statue was just discovered mounted on a wall at an ancient site! If placed as rubble, the site is older than thought. If a votive offering, it marks the start of a global ritual tradition.
12,000-Year-Old Human Statue Found at Göbekli Tepe
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Key facts
- A new human statue was discovered at Göbekli Tepe mounted on a wall between enclosures B and D
- The statue dates to approximately 12,000 years ago (Pre-Pottery Neolithic)
- If the statue was treated as rubble when the wall was built, this would make the site extremely old
- If it was a votive offering as part of an architectural ritual, this represents the beginning of a global tradition
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