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Gobekli Tepe, Turkey

From series “The Most Mysterious Constructions of the Planet”
Not far from the border with Syria in Turkey is the place Göbekli Tepe, which became known world-wide the megalithic circles. Each circle reminds a little of Stonehenge, but the circles of Göbekli Tepe were erected about a thousand years before Stonehenge. The purpose of the voyage is just as inexplicable as the way of constructing these giant plants.

Gobekli Tepe, Turkey The megalithic structures were discovered by archaeologists under the direction of Klaus Schmidt. The excavations in this area began in 1994. Besides the mysterious circles, the scholars have also found the ruins of the ancient temples and the other buildings whose age is about 12 thousand years. The archaeological excavations in Göbekli Tepe have been going on for more than ten years. So far, scientists have discovered only a small part of the hidden treasures of the earth.

The historian researchers say that the complex of sacred buildings was here several thousand years ago. Here people have brought sacrifices to the fertility gods. The mysterious circles are the central part of this sacral complex and location of the most important rituals. Perhaps the unique circles are only a part of the huge complex of temples, and the monoliths discovered nearby show with pictograms. The latter are very interesting and worth seeing. Among the numerous pictograms were not only the animal figures, but also the images of beings, which only a little remember the human being. Next - Machu Pikchu


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Vakıfbank Atm' located in 11 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'MAB RENT A CAR VE TOURISM' is located in 11 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Kadoil' in 7.09 km
Supermarket: 'Bim' in 10 km
Parking: 'Hadi Öğen Otoparkı' in 10 km
Apotheek: 'Karaköprü Eczanesi' in 11 km
Police station: 'Yenişehir Polis Karakolu' in 12 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Fırınlı Lokantası' in 7.12 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Oguzeli Airport GZT - in 131 km
 »  Mardin Airport MQM - in 151 km
 »  Erhac Airport MLX - in 153 km
 »  Aleppo International Airport ALP - in 190 km
 »  Bassel Al-Assad International Airport LTK - in 334 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Gobekli Tepe

Nevali Hotel

Located in 12 km from Gobekli Tepe
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Rooms: 209
Nevali Hotel's roof top à la carte restaurant offers panoramic city views, and serves tasty dishes from the rich Sanliurfa cuisine. The Terrace … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Ugur

Located in 13 km from Gobekli Tepe
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Rooms: 18
Simply furnished rooms include air conditioning and a TV. Shared and private bathroom options are offered. Breakfast can be served at the hotel upon … More: photo, rates and booking
Vezirhan Konuk Evi

Located in 14 km from Gobekli Tepe
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Rooms: 5
Featuring carpeted floors, all rooms include air conditioning, TV and a wardrobe. Some rooms offer views of a historical castle. There is also a … More: photo, rates and booking
VIP Merhaba Hotel

Located in 67 km from Gobekli Tepe
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Rooms: 42
The rooms at the per-friendly Hotel VIP Merhaba are equipped with a satellite TV and a mini fridge. The private bathroom includes a shower and free … More: photo, rates and booking

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