This Civilization Is How Old?!?
Synopsis
Structures at Göbekli Tepe are at least 12,000 years old, making them the oldest monumental structures ever found.
Synopsis
At Göbekli Tepe, the oldest monumental structures ever found stand at least 12,000 years old. The site, located in Turkey, predates Stonehenge by more than 6,000 years. Researchers discuss its significance, noting that it was continuously used from 9,500 BC to 8,000 BC. This 1,500-year span of occupation is comparable to the time from the fall of Rome to the present day. The findings challenge existing narratives about early human societies and suggest a complex social organization.
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Why Watch
- Find out why Gobekli Tepe is so ancient.
- See how it compares to Stonehenge.
- Learn about its 1,500 years of continuous use.
Did You Know
- Gobekli Tepe's oldest structures are at least 12,000 years old.
- Gobekli Tepe is over 6,000 years older than Stonehenge.
- The Lincoln Memorial is just over 100 years old.
- Gobekli Tepe was continuously used for about 1,500 years.
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How old are the oldest structures at Gobekli Tepe?
The oldest structures at Gobekli Tepe are at least 12,000 years old.
How long was Gobekli Tepe used continuously?
Gobekli Tepe was used continuously for about 1,500 years, from 9,500 BC to 8,000 BC.
How much older is Gobekli Tepe than Stonehenge?
Gobekli Tepe is more than 6,000 years older than Stonehenge.
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