Ever since it came to light what was buried beneath the mound of Gobekli Tepe, the site has become one of the most talked about places in the world, because of a) its prehistoric age, b) its vast size, c) the magnificent megalithic structures and d) the incredible iconography etched in stone.
The unique archaeological finds have truly captured our imaginations, with the decorated T-shaped pillars quickly becoming an ancient wonder in their own right.
The iconography is fascinating and for a long-lost culture who had not yet developed writing, these pillars and a few associated statues and stone artefacts, are the only record of the civilisation they left behind.
But what are the pictures portraying? What were the ancient people trying to tell us? I find it frustrating that I don’t know with any certainty and every seemingly decent idea I’ve come across leaves me with nagging questions and reasonable doubt in their accuracy.
But now, after extensive reading, personal research and brainstorming, I think I’m finally onto something and so, in this video, which is part 1 of what will be a 2 or 3-part mini-series over the coming weeks and months, it’s time to take a look at the detail.
It's thanks to the work of Professor Dragoş Gheorghiu (linked below, which I think has taken the understanding of the pillars to the next level. His work on Göbekli Tepe is up there with the very best, yet most people have never heard of it.
He has worked to identify the animals on the pillars and in doing so, he is, in my opinion, on the right track to a logical and realistic interpretation. Watch the video to learn more!
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Dragoş Gheorghiu: A River Runs Through It: [ Ссылка ]
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Martin Sweatman, Gobekli Tepe Pillars: [ Ссылка ]
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