Did you know that beneath the rocky soil of southeastern Turkey lies a mystery waiting to be unraveled? Welcome to Göbekli Tepe, an archaeological site that is rewriting the history books. We will discuss the theories surrounding Göbekli Tepe’s purpose, whether it served as a religious or astronomical site, or perhaps both.

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