Excavation at Karahan Tepe has uncovered carved stone elements and monumental statues. New findings include a large statue discovered in an exposed enclosure, with parallels noted at Göbekli Tepe's structures. Karahan Tepe, located 35 km east of Göbekli Tepe, continues to reveal architectural elements from this pre-ceramic Neolithic period. New enclosure measurements and detailed dating of specific structures are being studied as part of ongoing excavations.
Large statue discovered 7.5 feet tall in sitting position holding chest
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- Large statue discovered 7.5 feet tall in sitting position holding chest
- Statue found in exposed enclosure at Karahan Tepe in 2023
- Interpreted as possible representation of archon or Denisovan-human hybrid
- New enclosure measures 33 meters diameter - largest at Taş Tepe sites
- Enclosure dated 9,000-8,600 BC, possibly toward lower end of range
- Astronomical alignment toward rising of Cygnus and Milky Way dark rift at 8,800 BC
- Structure targets northern opening of Milky Way dark rift and galactic bulge
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