The Best Time to Visit Göbekli Tepe: A Seasonal Guide
From spring wildflowers to autumn golden light, each season offers a unique experience at the site. Here is what to expect month by month.
Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown enclosure at Göbekli Tepe, featuring T-shaped pillars with unprecedented animal relief carvings. The discovery reshapes our understanding of the site's ceremonial purpose and the communities that built it over 11,000 years ago.
From spring wildflowers to autumn golden light, each season offers a unique experience at the site. Here is what to expect month by month.
The carved animal reliefs on the T-pillars may represent more than decoration. Recent analysis suggests an astronomical calendar system.
Just 35 km away, Karahantepe is revealing new secrets about the civilisation that built these monuments. We compare the two sites.
From legendary kebabs to the aromatic isot pepper, the cuisine of southeastern Turkey is a highlight of any visit to the region.
Golden hour, wide-angle lenses, and patience. Professional photographers share their best techniques for stunning shots at the site.
Since its 2018 inscription, visitor numbers have surged and conservation efforts have intensified. We look at the impact five years on.