Archaeologists debate intentional vs natural burial of Göbekli Tepe. Archaeologists previously claimed Göbekli Tepe was purposely buried approximately 11,600 years ago Recent archaeological consensus suggests it was naturally buried by erosional processes including landslides over hundreds of years The speaker visited the site and argues there is insufficient earth at the top of the hill to explain complete burial
Was Göbekli Tepe buried on purpose or naturally? Researchers once argued it was deliberately covered 11,600 years ago. Now most think landslides did it over centuries. But some contest this, noting insufficient earth at the hilltop. The 22-acre site in southeastern Turkey remains largely unexplored 🏛️
Key Facts
- Archaeologists previously claimed Göbekli Tepe was purposely buried approximately 11,600 years ago
- Recent archaeological consensus suggests it was naturally buried by erosional processes including landslides over hundreds of years
- The speaker visited the site and argues there is insufficient earth at the top of the hill to explain complete burial
- The speaker contends that 128 of approximately 200 known pillars remain completely buried
- The speaker argues the rough stone walls at the site were part of an intentional burial process, not original construction
- Only about 72 pillars have been excavated, with many partially exposed left as found
- The site covers approximately 22 acres
Related site: Göbekli Tepe — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: What They FOUND at Gobekli Tepe MUST be Addressed... by Bright Insight