Gobekli Tepe Roof

ɟœbecˈli teˈpe potbelly hill is an archaeological site in the southeastern anatolia region of turkey approximately 12 km 7 mi northeast of the city of şanlıurfa the tell artificial mound has a height of 15 m 50 ft and is about 300 m 1 000 ft in diameter.

Gobekli tepe roof.

Andrew curry on the world s first temple. It looks like gobekli tepe was built around 12k years ago based on carbon 14 dating. Daily news roof to preserve gobeklitepe excavation area. For some enclosures the entrance was likely through an opening in the roof.

In modern times it was rediscovered in 1963 during a survey conducted by istanbul university and university of chicago. The site has been partially excavated mainly through the efforts of klaus schmidt working for the german archaeological institute. Therefore this debunks instantaneously the theory that göbekli tepe had a roof or was hand filled. It is beautiful and shows both artistic as well as engineering talent.

Snakes are the most common followed by foxes and then vultures. Göbekli tepe is an archaeological site found in the southeast of turkey. The surrounding area is also at a similar higher level. And much of it is still uncovered.

If true it may have been built after the end of the last ice age. The alleged roof which is believed to have collapsed or the back filled version thereof is invented by archaeologists because that much soil cannot build up in just 12 000 years. The roof would support the central pillars while offering protection from the elements. It is approximately 760 m 2 500 ft above sea level.