A life-size human statue discovered at Göbekli Tepe has been found embedded inside a wall at the southeastern Turkish site. The statue has an intact head and torso but is missing its feet, contradicting earlier interpretations that peg-shaped feet were designed for vertical planting into the ground. Researchers say the deliberate placement in the wall suggests it may have been a votive offering or reused during later construction. The statue was discovered during restoration work between Structures B and D. One of many mysteries at this 12,000-year-old megalithic site in Turkey 🏛️⛏️
Human statue discovered at Göbekli Tepe with upright placement pegs
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Key facts
- A human statue was discovered under a wall of rubble at Göbekli Tepe
- The statue has feet made as a peg for vertical planting into the ground
- The design suggests it was intended to stand upright, not placed horizontally as archaeologists found it
- The speaker argues the statue was placed at the site long after the original T-shaped pillars were constructed
- The statue's arms are positioned facing the front of the body with hands at the naval, similar to Moai statues and Indonesian statues
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