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Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said: “In Karahantepe, we have not received final confirmation, but we will probably have reached an older excavation site (from Göbeklitepe).” In archaeological excavations that have been carried out over 2 years, 46 kilometers from Şanlıurfa, very important information has been obtained so far. More than 250 obelisks were found in the excavations of Karahantepe, which is scientifically proven to be contemporary with Göbeklitepe. As archaeological excavations at the site expand, new surprises emerge.
THERE ARE MORE THAN 250 DİKİLİTAŞ
Located in the Tek Tek Mountains National Park within the limits of Şanlıurfa province, the structures at Karahantepe were first discovered by Assoc. Dr. It was discovered by Bahattin Çelik. With the permission of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Professor of the Department of Prehistoric Archeology at Istanbul University, Prof. Dr. The excavations began under the direction of Necmi Karul. More than 250 obelisks were detected in geophysical and georadar surveys carried out at Karahantepe. Even in aerial photographs it was possible to see and count the obelisks on the surface of the archaeological site. There were discussions that it is older than Göbeklitepe before. However, the scientific excavation team is not very interested in these discussions. They point out that whether Karahantepe is old or new to Göbeklitepe does not change its scientific value.
NEW SCULPTURES FOUND
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During the excavations carried out this year, quite interesting finds were found at Karahantepe. However, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will make a statement about this year’s excavations in the coming days. Excavation Director Prof. Dr. Necmi Karul said the following; “Our Ministry is very excited about the Karahantepe excavations. Therefore, I consider it appropriate to inform you about the results of the excavation. This year we have found very important finds that highlight human symbolism. We discover sculptures and new buildings. The head of the statue in the short film that our Minister projects is quite interesting. The head of the statue, 50 cm in diameter, is carved out of the bedrock. We also find structures carved into the bedrock around it. In the coming days, our ministry will announce the rituals and new information about the excavation. “
