10,000-year-old rectangular structures at Göbekli Tepe decoded by researchers

Archaeologists at Göbekli Tepe, a major Neolithic site in south-eastern Turkey, have uncovered the remains of rectangular structures dating back roughly 10,000 years, located north of the previously excavated area. Researchers believe they have likely determined the purpose of these structures, which alters the current understanding of the site. Göbekli Tepe is widely regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites in human history.

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