Enclosure E: Göbekli Tepe's unique pillar-less structure. Located on the western plateau of Göbekli Tepe, away from main excavations Described in 2017 as lacking any superstructure Comprised solely of two preserved pedestals carved from natural limestone bedrock
Enclosure E at Göbekli Tepe is unique - no T-pillars! Two limestone pedestals carved into bedrock, with a smoothed floor. Located about 100m east and slightly south of the main enclosure cluster, away from main excavations, unlike other buried enclosures. Only recognized as monumental after Buildings C & D discovery. ⛰️ 02:33-05:58
Key Facts
- Located on the western plateau of Göbekli Tepe, away from main excavations
- Described in 2017 as lacking any superstructure
- Comprised solely of two preserved pedestals carved from natural limestone bedrock
- Features a carefully smoothed limestone floor
- Enclosure measures 10 meters across
- Has a shallow rockcut bench
- Secondary concentric line in bedrock may outline perimeter wall foundation
- Two large pits to north likely used for rainwater collection
- Located on limestone ridge with exposed bedrock outcrops
- Not buried like other enclosures due to location on ridge
- Excavated in mid-1990s but only identified as monumental structure after discovery of buildings C and D
Related site: Göbekli Tepe — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Göbekli Tepe: The Mystery of the Missing Megaliths by Ancient Architects