Giant southern enclosures uncovered at Sayburç

Giant southern enclosures uncovered at Sayburç. New excavations revealed giant enclosures at the southern part of Sayburç Seven to eight T-pillars found in one configuration A mysterious trapezoid stone placed on a stack of rocks in the center of an enclosure

New excavations at Sayburç reveal giant enclosure with massive T-pillars. T-shaped monoliths echo Göbekli Tepe among over 50 Neolithic structures found at the site. The discovery adds to the ritual landscape of the Taş Tepeler region.

Key Facts

• New excavations revealed giant enclosures at the southern part of Sayburç
• Seven to eight T-pillars found in one configuration
• A mysterious trapezoid stone placed on a stack of rocks in the center of an enclosure
• The trapezoid stone has no explanation and is unprecedented at other Taş Tepeler sites
• Massive T-shaped pillars discovered, among the largest at Sayburç
• Loin cloth carvings found on central pillars, similar to Göbekli Tepe pillars 18 and 31
• Debate ongoing whether depicted animals are foxes or leopards
• Features include zigzag serpent motifs, bedrock carvings, and entrances

Related site: Sayburç — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: Sayburç Is More Advanced Than We Thought | Megalithomania by MegalithomaniaUK