Kitchen structure investigated at Karahan Tepe during 2023 campaign. Structure contains grinding stones and domestic elements. Research ongoing into potential functions. 🫖
Kitchen structure discovered east of main enclosure at Karahan Tepe
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Key facts
- Kitchen structure discovered east of main enclosure at Karahan Tepe
- Contains T-pillars. with evidence of animal bones in profusion
- Predominant discovery of Anatolian meadow viper snake bones
- Interpreted as preparation area for medicines and herbal remedies rather than food preparation
- Snake imagery found throughout Karahan Tepe in carved relief and wall inscriptions
- Snake bones suggest creation of hallucinogenic substances and healing medicines
- Proposed oracle function similar to Delphi with snake venom intoxication for prophecy
Site mentioned
Sources
megalithomania.co.uk
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