Articles, analysis, and news about Karahantepe — one of the world's most important Neolithic archaeological sites in south-east Turkey.https://karahan-tepe.com/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-global-connections/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-global-connections/From Peruvian petroglyphs to Indonesian stone figures, Karahan Tepe's symbolism echoes across ancient cultures worldwide.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/sanliurfa-archaeology-museum/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/sanliurfa-archaeology-museum/The Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum houses the world's finest Neolithic collection. Why you should visit before Karahan Tepe.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-animal-carvings-symbolism/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-animal-carvings-symbolism/Snake reliefs dominate Karahan Tepe's pillars, but lions, foxes, and gazelles appear too. Explore the animal symbolism.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-neolithic-fauna-flora/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-neolithic-fauna-flora/Discover the rich ecosystem that surrounded Karahan Tepe's builders — from wild gazelles and aurochs to einkorn wheat.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-landscape-geomorphology/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-landscape-geomorphology/How did the geography, climate, and terrain of the Tektek Mountains influence the builders of Karahan Tepe?Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-temple-of-the-stars/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-temple-of-the-stars/Explore the evidence for astronomical alignments at Karahan Tepe — from stone avenues to mysterious cup marks on bedrock.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-structure-ab-tree-of-life/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-structure-ab-tree-of-life/Could an 11,000-year-old structure at Karahan Tepe mirror the Kabbalistic Tree of Life? Explore the striking parallels.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-sitting-man-statue/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-sitting-man-statue/The Sitting Man at Karahan Tepe is a 2.3-meter sculpture with visible ribcage dating to 9,600 BCE. Explore its meaning.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-winter-solstice-alignment/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-winter-solstice-alignment/Karahan Tepe's Structure AB contains the oldest known winter solstice alignment on Earth, dating to 9,000 BCE.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-three-rooms/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-three-rooms/Inside Karahan Tepe's three rock-cut chambers — the Great Ellipse with stone thrones, the Pillars Shrine with a giant head, and the Pit Shrine.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/what-is-karahan-tepe/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/what-is-karahan-tepe/Discover Karahan Tepe, the 11,400-year-old Neolithic site in southeastern Turkey with T-shaped pillars, carvings, and mysteries.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahantepe-skull-rituals/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahantepe-skull-rituals/Skull rituals at Karahantepe revealed: deliberate separation, fire exposure and cut marks uncover complex Neolithic death practices in Turkey.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-vs-gobekli-tepe/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahan-tepe-vs-gobekli-tepe/How does Karahan Tepe compare to Göbekli Tepe? A veteran tour guide breaks down the key similarities and differences.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahantepe-prehistoric-site-rewriting-history/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/karahantepe-prehistoric-site-rewriting-history/Karahantepe: the 12,000-year-old site in Şanlıurfa transforming our understanding of Neolithic societies and the origins of civilization.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/how-to-visit-karahantepe/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/how-to-visit-karahantepe/Everything you need to plan a visit to Karahantepe: transport, timing, tickets, and what to expect.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://karahan-tepe.com/blog/excavation-season-2025/https://karahan-tepe.com/blog/excavation-season-2025/A summary of the latest discoveries from Prof. Karul's team at Karahantepe.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT