Place: Southeastern Anatolia Region, Şanlıurfa

Coordinates: 38º 55 '24' 'East, 37º 13' 24 '' North.

Category: Cultural

Göbeklitepe archaeological area is located 18 kilometers northeast of Şanlıurfa city center, near Örencik Village. The field was discovered in 1963 during a survey of the universities of Istanbul and Chicago and was defined as “V52 Neolithic Settlement”. The real value of the area began to emerge with the excavations initiated after 1994. After these studies, it was understood that Göbeklitepe was a cult center dating back to 12000 years.

In the middle of the 20 round and oval structure with a diameter of 30 meters, there are 2 “T” -shaped columns with 5 meters high, independent of limestone. There are smaller columns on the inner walls of the buildings.

The scientific data mentioned in Göbeklitepe provide important information about the re -evaluation of the theoretical framework and dates about the neolithic period in the archeology studies. It is understood that the Göbeklpetepe was a unique sanctuary for the neolithic period with its location, dimensions, dating and monumentality of their structures. The area provides important archaeological finds as it remains in its natural environment for 12000 years.