New excavation is underway in Göbekli Tepe's north-western depression, previously covered by olive trees. Lee Clare of the German Archaeological Institute is coordinating alongside Enclosure D reconstruction. Square, rectangular, and semi-circular enclosures appeared at shallow depths matching Layer B. Old GPR scans suggest even larger megalithic enclosures remain hidden beyond what's known. 🌿
New excavations at Göbekli Tepe northern sector uncover Layer B enclosures
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Key facts
- New excavation activity is underway in the northern depression of Göbekli Tepe, previously covered by olive trees
- Lee Clare of the German Archaeological Institute is coordinating the work, along with reconstruction of Enclosure D
- Excavation revealed square, rectangular, and semi-circular enclosures at unusually shallow depths consistent with Layer B
- Officials stated olive trees caused less archaeological damage than initially feared
- GPR scans from 2012 and 2014 indicate larger megalithic enclosures exist beyond the main known area
- A nearby giant portal stone reportedly remains buried in the northwestern area of the site
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Although excavations are not completed yet, it can already be noted that it follows the general scheme and layout of the other known PPN A enclosures at Göbekli ...
excavation – Tepe Telegramsdainst.blog
2: Excavation areas in the so-called north-western depression of Göbekli Tepe (Photos & Plan: DAI, Nico Becker). This does also apply to another structure ...
Excavation areas at the north-western depression of Göbekli Tepe...researchgate.net
The subject of this paper is a social ontological approach to the site of Göbekli Tepe in south-east Anatolia. It is argued that modern Cartesian concepts and ...
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