The archaeological dig at Göbekli Tepe in southeast Turkey is revealing many more remarkable discoveries dating back nearly 12,000 years. Hugh Newman takes a look at what has recently been put on display at Şanlıurfa Museum, and is joined by Andrew Collins to discuss the huge boar statue that has red, white and black pigments on it. Hugh also takes a look at a new academic paper from the site manager Dr. Lee Clare which details new finds published for the first time (in August 2024). Hugh also finds a possible winter solstice alignment in Enclosure D based on these new discoveries.

Article info: Clare, L. (2024). Inspired individuals and charismatic leaders: Hunter-gatherer crisis and the rise and fall of invisible decision-makers at Göbeklitepe. Documenta Praehistorica, 51, 2-39. https://doi.org/10.4312/dp.51.16

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