Archaeology in Turkey - in pictures

  • Visitors gaze at ancient pillars at the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe in Sanliurfa, Turkey. All photos: AFP
    Visitors gaze at ancient pillars at the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe in Sanliurfa, Turkey. All photos: AFP
  • On a rocky hill overlooking the plateau of ancient Mesopotamia, the site offers a mystical ambience that transports visitors into prehistory.
    On a rocky hill overlooking the plateau of ancient Mesopotamia, the site offers a mystical ambience that transports visitors into prehistory.
  • A shelter covers part of the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe.
    A shelter covers part of the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe.
  • Ancient art on the pillars.
    Ancient art on the pillars.
  • Archaeologists and workers scour the site.
    Archaeologists and workers scour the site.
  • A carved stone shows a woman giving birth.
    A carved stone shows a woman giving birth.
  • Time for a photo at Gobekli Tepe.
    Time for a photo at Gobekli Tepe.
  • Artefacts are shielded by a roof at Gobekli Tepe.
    Artefacts are shielded by a roof at Gobekli Tepe.
  • The head of Sanliurfa Culture and Tourism Directorate, Aydin Aslan.
    The head of Sanliurfa Culture and Tourism Directorate, Aydin Aslan.

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