While the ancient Egyptian complex of Giza is widely regarded as one of the most captivating archaeological sites ever discovered, it is important to acknowledge that there are other remarkable discoveries that also deserve recognition. We fully recognize and appreciate the praise that Giza has rightfully received since its discovery, but we believe that other archaeological finds should also share in the spotlight and acclaim.
Consider the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe in Turkey as an illustrative example. Are you unfamiliar with it? Regrettably, this remarkable site is unlikely to gain the popularity it truly deserves.
The Gobekli Tepe temple surpasses any structure in the Giza complex in terms of both age and size, to the extent that comparing them is not even warranted. For instance, while the Great Pyramid of Giza is estimated to be approximately 4,500 years old today, the Gobekli Tepe temple is believed to predate it by over 13,000 years.
As the oldest accepted archaeological site, Gobekli Tepe holds significant historical value. Despite its discovery being some time ago, only around 5% of the site has been thoroughly studied and documented thus far.
Due to the immense scale of the site, it is understandable that only a small portion has been extensively explored. However, it is certain that Gobekli Tepe was not constructed by hand. The site features stone pillars weighing over 50 tons each, indicating a sophisticated construction technique was employed.
