9 Oldest Archaeological Sites in the World
WEBIn 2012, following several decades of research and excavations, researchers revealed that humans were living in Theopetra Cave over 135,000 years ago, making it the oldest archaeological site in the world.
13 of the oldest archaeological sites in the Americas
WEBOct 9, 2023 · From giant sloth bones carved into pendants to underwater caches of mastodon bones, here are 13 of the oldest archaeological sites in the Americas. 1. Clovis, New Mexico. People who occupied...
Göbekli Tepe - Wikipedia
WEBGöbekli Tepe (Turkish: [ɟœbecˈli teˈpe], [2] 'Potbelly Hill'; [3] Kurdish: Girê Mirazan or Xerabreşkê, 'Wish Hill' [4]) is a Neolithic archaeological site in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The settlement was inhabited from around 9500 BCE to at least 8000 BCE, [5] during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic.
What is the oldest-known archaeological site in the world?
WEBJul 14, 2022 · It turns out, there are two spots — one in Kenya and the other in Ethiopia — that are considered the top candidates for world's oldest archaeological sites, according to about a dozen...
Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Temple? | Smithsonian
WEBThe place is called Gobekli Tepe, and Schmidt, a German archaeologist who has been working here more than a decade, is convinced it's the site of the world's oldest temple.
100 ancient ruins around the world - HeritageDaily
WEBJun 22, 2021 · 100 ancient ruins around the world. The world is littered with the ancient ruins of man-made cities and settlements that stretch back thousands of years. Represented are 100 ruins that embody some of the outstanding achievements of humanity across various cultures and civilisations. 1 – Por-Bazhyn – …
An immense mystery older than Stonehenge - BBC
WEBAug 16, 2021 · The structures were 11,000 years old, or more, making them humanity's oldest known monumental structures, built not for shelter but for some other purpose.
Lost Civilisations of Anatolia: Göbekli Tepe
WEBDec 8, 2020 · Göbekli Tepe is the world's oldest example of monumental architecture; a 'temple' built at the end of the last Ice Age, 12,000 years ago. It was discovered in 1995 CE when, just a short distance from...
Gobekli Tepe - the World's First Temple?
WEBMay 4, 2011 · Located in modern Turkey, Göbekli Tepe is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The discovery of this stunning 10,000 year old site in the 1990s CE sent shock waves through the archaeological world and beyond, with some researchers even claiming it was the site of the biblical Garden of Eden.
Göbekli Tepe – The Archaeology of the Ancient Site in Turkey
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Who built Göbekli Tepe and what is at this ancient site in Turkey? These ancient Turkish ruins contain the oldest temple in the world. It is also the world’s oldest archeological site and was created by an ancient Turkish civilization.