Sometimes we’re reminded of Douglas Adams’ “the secret is to bang the rocks together, guys” welcome from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Greg Taylor leads with a virtual tour of the pre-Neolithic site, a comprehensive interview with an excavation veteran, and references to more information. Stephen Luntz says of Gobekli Tepe: Myths of World’s Oldest Temple Being An Astronomical Observatory Flourish. Luntz lists several of the more popular theories for the monument’s purpose, himself opting for “religious purposes”—though the term “temple” itself might be too restrictive. And we are reminded of Karahan Tepe: The Stunning “Sister” Of Gobekli Tepe Is Just As Mysterious. The pillars in Tom Hale’s piece reinforce a fashion proven in the first article’s interview to have a wider “spread” in geography and time than most realize. A more compact prehistoric puzzler has two researchers on the horns of a dilemma and asking for help. Tim Binnall’s Mysterious Stone Carving Stumps Archaeologists in England has the details as the “Nessglyph” hides its identity in stony silence. (WM)
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