Göbekli Tepe – ein exzeptioneller Fundplatz des frühesten Neolithikums auf dem Weg zum Weltkulturerbe

Göbekli Tepe, a prehistoric site in southeastern Turkey, stands out as an exceptional archaeological discovery, challenging long-held assumptions about the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities. Excavations at this site have revealed intricate megalithic structures dating back to approximately 9600 BCE, predating the emergence of agriculture by millennia. These findings suggest that complex social and ritual practices may have developed independently of farming, reshaping our understanding of early human civilization. This publication provides a concise history of archaeological work at Göbekli Tepe and details its nomination process for UNESCO World Heritage status, highlighting its global significance.

Dietrich, O., Notroff, J., & Schmidt, K. (2015). Göbekli Tepe – ein exzeptioneller Fundplatz des frühesten Neolithikums auf dem Weg zum Weltkulturerbe. Deutsches Bergbaumuseum Bochum. https://doi.org/10.17613/M6RM2X