Forbidden Knowledge: Forgotten Cities Lost in Time
Synopsis
Researchers have discovered 250 obelisks featuring animal figures at Karahan Tepe, suggesting it may be much older than the 12,000-year-old Gobekli Tepe.
Synopsis
Dr. Necmi Karul leads excavations at Karahan Tepe, an ancient site in Turkey believed to predate Gobekli Tepe. Located 35 kilometers east of Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe has yielded 250 T-shaped obelisks featuring animal figures. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy states that ongoing excavations aim to prove the settlement's age exceeds 12,000 years. The film also discusses the discovery of an ancient harbor linked to the Egyptian land of Punt, challenging long-held historical narratives.
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Why Watch
- Find out why Karahan Tepe may change history.
- See the 250 obelisks discovered at Karahan Tepe.
- Meet Dr. Necmi Karul, head of the excavations.
- Discover the real location of the ancient land of Punt.
Did You Know
- Karahan Tepe is estimated to be older than the 12,000-year-old Gobekli Tepe.
- Excavations at Karahan Tepe have uncovered 250 obelisks featuring animal figures.
- Dr. Necmi Karul has identified 12 sites in the region from the same period as Gobekli Tepe.
- The Doguş Group plans to invest $50 million over 20 years in the Gobekli Tepe site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Karahan Tepe compared to Gobekli Tepe?
Karahan Tepe is believed to be much older than Gobekli Tepe, with researchers claiming it may be the oldest monument ever discovered.
How many obelisks have been found at Karahan Tepe?
Excavations at Karahan Tepe have yielded 250 obelisks featuring animal figures.
What recent findings support the existence of the land of Punt?
Recent discoveries, including a depiction of a secretary bird on the portico of Punt in the temple of Hatshepsut, suggest that Punt was a real location in Africa.
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