Ca. 12,000 Years Old
Excavations Continue
37º17'23"N, 38º55'20"E
16th October 2011
Not long ago, it was a commonly held belief that static settlements, as well as the representation of a deity in human form, were phenomena that appeared relatively late on the timeline of social development.
Not only have the recent finds at Göbekli Tepe turned these assumptions on the head, they have also provided further mysteries: this extensive set of sites was left rather suddenly, and carefully buried in the course of its abandonment.
A Vagabondage 
Wow, now I’m jealous of you! I’ve seen photos of Goebekli Tepe and read articles about it … but to actually be there. Does it still have magic? Or is it like stonehenge already, but a mere tourist attraction? I yearn to be on the road, out and about in the world, remote and magic places … first have to finish my BA though, and Arabic doesn’t exactly lend itself easily to being learned. Keep the wonderful photos and anecdotes coming!
Thank you for the comment and your interest in my blog! I experienced Göbekli Tepe as a quiet (and fairly magical) place compared to other sites we’ve been to, and not at all like Stonehenge. As yet it’s not on the mainstream international tourist circuit, the visitors we met were either locals or hardcore archaeology enthusiasts.
Am ashamed to admit that, given the amount of time we are spending here, I don’t speak Arabic, nor much Turkish for that matter, but so far we have managed. All best wishes for your BA and I hope you get on the road soon.