World Heritage Site: Göbekli Tepe
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE07143B345A
Summary
Göbekli Tepe's Enclosure H reveals significant insights into the complex architectural and ritualistic practices of Neolithic communities. The 2014 excavation, detailed in a preliminary report, uncovered evidence suggesting that this structure was not merely a place of habitation but likely served as a ceremonial or ritual site. The research employs a combination of archaeological excavation techniques and stratigraphic analysis to document the site's layers, uncovering artifacts such as stone tools, faunal remains, and architectural features that provide clues about the social organization and symbolic significance of Göbekli Tepe during this early period. This report contributes crucial data to our understanding of the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to more settled, complex communities in the region.
Citation
Clare, L., Dietrich, O., Hübner, C., Köksal-Schmidt, Ç., Notroff, J., & Schmidt, K. (2016). Göbekli Tepe, Anlage H. Ein Vorbericht beim Ausgrabungsstand von 2014. Deutsches Bergbaumuseum Bochum. https://doi.org/10.17613/M6H965
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