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September 7, 2023 63 mins
What if I told you that there is a place in Turkey that is older than the pyramids, Stonehenge, and even civilization itself? A place that was built by hunter-gatherers who had no writing, no metal tools, and no farming. A place that was abandoned and buried for thousands of years, until it was rediscovered in the 20th century. A place that challenges everything we thought we knew about the origins of religion, art, and society.Welcome to Gobekli Tepe, the world's first temple.In this episode, we will explore the mysteries and wonders of this ancient site, where giant stone pillars are carved with animals and humans, forming circular enclosures that may have been used for rituals and ceremonies. We will learn about the people who built it, how they did it, and why they did it. We will also discuss the latest theories and discoveries that shed light on this enigmatic sanctuary and its role in the dawn of civilization.Join us as we travel back in time to Gobekli Tepe, the lost world of the hunter-gatherers.Notes:- Kropacek, Nicholas. "Lost Civilisations of Anatolia: Göbekli Tepe." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 08 Dec 2020. Web. 11 Sep 2023.- Curry, Andrew. “An immense mystery older than Stonehenge.” BBC Travel, 16 Aug. 2021, https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210815-an-immense-mystery-older-than-stonehenge.- Schmidt, Klaus. Göbekli Tepe: A Stone Age Sanctuary in South-Eastern Anatolia. Ex Oriente e.V., 20121.- Mardon, Austin A., et al. Göbekli Tepe: A Glimpse into Humanity’s Distant Past. Golden Meteorite Press, 20211.Insta: @convo_btweTwitter: convo_btweFacebook: A Conversation Before the World Ends Tiktok: convo_btwe
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