A new virtual simulation center is enhancing the understanding of Göbekli Tepe's archaeological findings According to En Son Haber. Visitors to the site can now immerse themselves in animations and documentaries that narrate the story of Göbekli Tepe's construction and subsequent history.
Göbeklitepe, a 12,000-year-old site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is considered the "zero point of history." Famous for its T-shaped monolithic pillars adorned with wild animal figures, the site has drawn attention with its ancient temple remains. The pillars stand between 3 and 6 meters tall and weigh between 40 and 60 tons.
"The center offers visitors an important narrative, especially regarding the period following the Ice Age and the emergence of Göbekli Tepe," said Aydın Aslan, the Şanlıurfa Director of Culture and Tourism, according to Hurriyet Daily News. "The animations and documentary films illustrate key processes, such as the transition from the Ice Age, the nomadic lifestyle of Neolithic hunter-gatherers, the construction of shelters, and eventually, the building of Göbekli Tepe," he added. "This is followed by the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture and the domestication of animals."
"We recommend that visitors explore the virtual simulation center before seeing Göbekli Tepe itself to gain a deeper understanding of the site's origins," Aslan noted.
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