UNESCO World Heritage Site
The World's
Oldest Temple
Journey 12,000 years into the past at Göbekli Tepe — a Neolithic marvel that predates Stonehenge by 6,000 years. Discover the monumental T-shaped pillars, intricate animal carvings, and the mysteries of humanity's earliest known ceremonial site.
12,000
Years Old
200+
Pillars Discovered
20+
Enclosures
2018
UNESCO Inscribed
Guided Tours
Experience Göbekli Tepe with expert archaeologist guides. From half-day visits to multi-day archaeological expeditions.
Half-Day Göbekli Tepe Tour
Visit the main excavation site with an expert guide. See Enclosure D's famous pillars and animal carvings.
- Enclosure D & E
- Expert archaeologist guide
- Hotel pickup
£49/ person
View TourGöbekli Tepe & Şanlıurfa Full Day
Combine Göbekli Tepe with Şanlıurfa Museum (home of Urfa Man), Balıklıgöl, and the ancient bazaar.
- Göbekli Tepe
- Şanlıurfa Museum
- Balıklıgöl
- Lunch included
£89/ person
View Tour3-Day Archaeological Discovery
Deep dive into the Taş Tepeler — visit Göbekli Tepe, Karahantepe, Harbetsuvan, and the Şanlıurfa Museum.
- Göbekli Tepe
- Karahantepe
- Harbetsuvan
- All meals & accommodation
£249/ person
View Tour12,000 Years of History
From construction to rediscovery — trace the incredible journey of the world's oldest temple.
9600 BCE
Göbekli Tepe Built
The oldest structures at Göbekli Tepe are constructed — the earliest known monumental architecture.
7500 BCE
Deliberately Buried
The site is intentionally backfilled, preserving the structures for millennia.
3000 BCE
Stonehenge Built
Over 6,000 years after Göbekli Tepe, Stonehenge is constructed in England.
1963 CE
First Survey
University of Chicago and Istanbul University survey the site.
1995 CE
Excavations Begin
Klaus Schmidt begins systematic excavations, revealing the site's true scale.
2018 CE
UNESCO Heritage
Göbekli Tepe is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visual Gallery
Stunning photography of the T-pillars, animal carvings, and the dramatic landscape of the world's oldest temple.
What Visitors Say
“Absolutely breathtaking. Standing among pillars carved 12,000 years ago gave me chills. The guided tour was incredibly informative.”
Sarah Mitchell
United Kingdom
“A must-visit for anyone interested in archaeology. The scale and age of this site is mind-blowing. Şanlıurfa Museum is a perfect complement.”
Thomas Weber
Germany
“One of the most impressive historical sites I have ever visited. The carvings on the pillars are incredible works of art.”
Yuki Tanaka
Japan
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