Göbekli Tepe's largest enclosure to be excavated in 2026. Geophysics conducted in October 2025 revealed structures in an area with olive trees Dr. Necmi Karul stated excavations will continue at Göbekli Tepe in 2026 By removing olive trees planted by former landowners, archaeologists now have access to a larger area
Exciting news! October 2025 geophysics at Göbekli Tepe revealed previously unknown subsurface structures. Dr. Necmi Karul confirms excavations continue in 2026, with access now possible after removing trees planted by former landowners. Evidence suggests Göbekli Tepe's largest communal building may sit in this area — potentially matching the scale of Karahan Tepe's building! ⛏️
Key Facts
- Geophysics conducted in October 2025 revealed structures in an area with olive trees
- Dr. Necmi Karul stated excavations will continue at Göbekli Tepe in 2026
- By removing olive trees planted by former landowners, archaeologists now have access to a larger area
- Geophysics indicates Göbekli Tepe's largest communal building is located in this hollow
- Some structures may be larger than those currently under the canopy
- This could potentially be similar in dimensions to Karahan Tepe's building AD
Related site: Göbekli Tepe — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: NEW | Göbekli Tepe's BIGGEST Enclosure to be Excavated + Major NEW Discoveries! by Ancient Architects