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Karahan Tepe Secrets Revealed: The 11,500-Year-Old Enclosure Roof

November 13, 2023

Kevin Eslinger, a 3D artist and ancient history enthusiast, has used his skills to reconstruct the framework of the roof structure of an ancient site in Southeastern Anatolia, Karahan Tepe, which dates back to around 11,500 years ago. The site is believed to have been a communal building that was used for meetings, rituals, feasts or even as a bathhouse.

The structure has two enormous central pillars and broken pillars made of stone and bedrock, which Kevin believes were intended to hold up the roof. He has replaced the fallen and crumbled pillars to give a better understanding of how the structure would have been arranged. The site is believed to be only 5–10% excavated and has revealed fascinating discoveries, including an enormous statue found a few weeks ago. Kevin’s work is helping to understand the truly ancient and mysterious sites in Southeastern Anatolia and is important for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

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