Mysterious Human Statue Unearthed at Göbekli Tepe: Unraveling Secrets of the World’s Oldest Temple

Wikimedia CommonsDating back some 11,500 years, Göbekli Tepe is widely believed to be the oldest temple in the world.

Over the years, excavations at Göbekli Tepe have revealed a lunisolar calendar, dozens of decorated pillars, stone sculptures, and evidence of feasting, all pointing to a society that placed heavy emphasis on symbolic and ritual activities. The newly discovered human statue deepens that picture by demonstrating how imagery of people, not just animals, was built into the architecture of ritual spaces.

The artifact’s precise role, however, remains unclear. Archaeologists cautioned that more detailed study will be needed to confirm early interpretations of the statue as a votive offering. The missing feet, for example, could be the result of damage, or they may reflect a symbolic choice by the builders.

Further analysis is expected in the coming months, but officials said that the statue has already affirmed once again that Göbekli Tepe has many more secrets to be revealed.

After reading about this statue found at Göbekli Tepe, explore nine of the world’s oldest structures and the stories behind them. Then, check out 44 ancient artifacts that reveal what life was like for our earliest ancestors.

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