11,000-year-old ancient relic discovered in Türkiye with unique human statue

Archaeologists discovered circular structures and human head statues, showing changes in human symbolism and roles in ancient communities.

While working on the arid hills of the Karahantepe archaeological site in Şanlıurfa, southeastern Turkey, experts from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism unexpectedly discovered a complex of monumental ancient ruins. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

It is a massive circular structure, estimated to be 11,000 years old, dating back to the Neolithic period. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

This circular structure has a diameter of nearly 17 meters. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Three rows of wide stone benches in tiers curve around a central focal point. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

There are even many stone blocks shaped like human statues decorating the area. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

It is likely that this is the remains of an ancient arena that was also used for ancient communal indigenous ceremonies. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

In addition, there are hidden carvings of human heads on the walls of the building. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

No animal symbols were found. This increased focus on human representation signals a changing worldview , where humans are becoming central to ritual and community identity. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

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