Four theories explaining Enclosure E's missing T-pillars. First theory: Robbed of pillars and walls for reuse in other enclosures, dated to 9500-8800 BC Second theory: Older than other enclosures, possibly Epipaleolithic origin, pillars reused in later enclosures A, B, C, D Third theory: Never finished - abandoned during foundation preparation due to large crack in bedrock or exposed location risking flooding
Why no pillars at Enclosure E? Four theories: 1) Robbed for reuse 2) Older than other enclosures 3) Never finished - large crack in bedrock or flooding risk 4) Test site for construction techniques. Author leans toward incomplete based on uneven workmanship and misaligned pedestals. 🏛️ 05:58-11:30
Key Facts
- First theory: Robbed of pillars and walls for reuse in other enclosures, dated to 9500-8800 BC
- Second theory: Older than other enclosures, possibly Epipaleolithic origin, pillars reused in later enclosures A, B, C, D
- Third theory: Never finished - abandoned during foundation preparation due to large crack in bedrock or exposed location risking flooding
- Fourth theory: Test site or trial run for construction techniques, located on ridge where exposed bedrock allowed testing methods
- Pedestals too close to wall and northern end, not centrally placed
- Section of wall shows uneven workmanship suggesting incompleteness
- Cut marks on floor suggest workers used boring technique similar to other Pre-Pottery Neolithic structures
- Rainwater collection pits may have been attempt to divert water from vulnerable location
- Video author's opinion: enclosure was never finished based on available evidence
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