archaeology
Karahantepe: The Prehistoric Site Rewriting Human History
Karahantepe: the 12,000-year-old site in Şanlıurfa transforming our understanding of Neolithic societies and the origins of civilization.
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Read article Archaeological insights, travel guides, and the latest excavation news from Karahantepe and the Taş Tepeler sites of south-east Turkey.
While often grouped together, these two Neolithic sites reveal distinct architectural choices and symbolic vocabularies.
Read articleKarahantepe: the 12,000-year-old site in Şanlıurfa transforming our understanding of Neolithic societies and the origins of civilization.
Everything you need to plan a visit to Karahantepe: transport, timing, tickets, and what to expect.
A summary of the latest discoveries from Prof. Karul's team at Karahantepe.