Hundreds of olive trees planted atop unexcavated megalithic pillars at Göbekli Tepe have been relocated after concerns their roots were damaging archaeological structures. Independent researcher Jimmy Corsetti highlighted the issue, prompting public pressure that led to removal of the trees. The olive tree relocation clears the way for expanding excavations at the site, according to Turkish officials.
Tourism construction causing irreversible damage to Göbekli Tepe
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Key facts
- Massive steel beams are being drilled directly into unexcavated portions of the site
- Steel beams are piercing as close as 6 feet from pillar 43
- Holes drilled are 20 feet deep into unexcavated ruins
- Turkish ministry prohibits photography of the construction holes
- The Turkish government has stated focus will be on conservation and tourism
- They estimate 150 years before complete excavation
- The DOAS Group, a billion-dollar conglomerate, is funding the tourism development
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