Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Taş Tepeler Project with an event in Karahantepe, located in Şanlıurfa, southeastern Türkiye, emphasizing the project’s role in shedding new light on human history and the Neolithic period.
Speaking at the event, Ersoy said the anniversary was not only a reflection on five years of research but also a celebration of a story that illuminates the origins of human civilization. He noted that since its inception, the project has surpassed expectations, offering a new perspective on early human society.
Historical significance
Ersoy highlighted the monumental significance of the site, recalling the 1963 surface surveys and the excavations initiated by archaeologist Klaus Schmidt in 1995. These studies revealed monumental T-shaped pillars and specialized structures, proving that Göbeklitepe was more than a settlement; it was the center of ritual l
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