New excavation is underway in Göbekli Tepe's northern depression, previously covered by olive trees. Lee Clare of the German Archaeological Institute is coordinating alongside Enclosure D reconstruction. Square, rectangular and semi-circular Layer B enclosures appeared at unusually shallow depths. GPR scans from 2012 and 2014 suggest larger megalithic enclosures beyond the main known area. 🌿
New excavations in Göbekli Tepe's northern depression uncover Layer B enclosures
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Key facts
- New excavation work is underway in Göbekli Tepe's northern depression, previously covered by olive trees.
- Lee Clare of the German Archaeological Institute coordinates the work, while reconstruction of Enclosure D continues.
- Square, rectangular and semi-circular enclosures associated with Layer B were found at unusually shallow depths.
- Officials said the olive trees caused less archaeological damage than initially feared.
- GPR scans from 2012 and 2014 suggested larger megalithic enclosures beyond the main excavated area.
- A giant portal stone remains buried in the site's north-western area.
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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 ...
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