Sanliurfa Museum

One of the carvings close up

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June 16th 2012
Gobekli Tepe is a fascinating site and only recently discovered. Along with the sphinx weathering it appears to be another significant piece of evidence suggesting human civilisation goes back further than modern academics think. The circles are officially 11,000 year old age, and are considered to be religious sanctuaries, which is a significant finding. They have uncovered 4 stone circles and ... read more

Middle East » Turkey

Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more

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