The Taş Tepeler region, where excavations are taking place, is often referred to as the "zero point of history."
Curious discoveries have been made in southeastern Turkey that shed light on the history of people who lived 12,000 years ago, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic reported.
In the ancient settlement of Sefertepe, archaeologists discovered two carved human faces, chiseled into stone blocks. These sculptural portraits, created in different styles, demonstrate a unique style, differing from findings in the neighboring Göbekli Tepe and Karahantepe.
Another finding was a miniature bead made of dark green mineral, with human faces carved on both sides. Scientists believe that this tiny yet skillfully made object held deep sacred meaning for ancient people, possibly symbolizing the duality of human nature.
In another settlement, Sayburç, an expressive sculpture of a face with tightly closed lips was found – a voiceless message from the depths of millennia, which likely embodied the transition to the world of the dead. These findings paint a picture of a developed society, where each community contributed its artistic traditions to the overall culture of the region.
The Taş Tepeler region, where excavations are taking place, is often referred to as the "zero point of history." It is home to the oldest temple complex in the world, Göbekli Tepe, which is estimated to be 12,000 years old (2–3 times older than Stonehenge).
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