One of the most elaborate Pre-Pottery Neolithic sites that has come to light in recent years is Sayburç, located 20 km southeast of Sanliurfa dating to nearly 9000 BC. It hit the international headlines in 2021 due to a remarkable ‘narrative scene’ carved into one side of a rock-cut enclosure, partly buried under a house in the village. In September 2024 this house was removed and it has revealed the extent of the enclosure for the first time. In this video Hugh Newman explores the site, with exclusive access to the underground 'hypogeum' chambers nearby, and examines the second area of the site which is currently under excavation. At the end of the video a brand new photo reveals the fully cleared and excavated enclosure for the first time. Includes new 3D lidar scans.

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