A life-size human statue has been found embedded inside a wall between Structures B and D at Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey. It was deposited horizontally, with its head and torso preserved but its feet missing, so peg-shaped feet and an upright mounting design have not been confirmed. Its forward-facing arms and hands at the navel have been compared with those of Moai and Indonesian figures. The video argues that the statue was installed long after the original T-shaped pillars were built, an interpretation not established as an archaeological conclusion. Researchers suggest its deliberate placement may have been a votive deposit or reuse during later construction. Another mystery at Neolithic Göbekli Tepe. 🏛️⛏️
Life-size human statue found in a wall at Göbekli Tepe
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Key facts
- Archaeologists found the life-size statue embedded inside a wall between Structures B and D during restoration work.
- The statue was deposited horizontally; its head and torso are preserved, but its feet are missing.
- The discovery therefore does not confirm peg-shaped feet or a design intended for upright planting.
- Its forward-facing arms and hands at the navel have been compared with those of Moai and Indonesian figures.
- The video argues that the statue was installed long after the original T-shaped pillars were built, but that chronology is the presenter's interpretation rather than a settled archaeological conclusion.
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