Why Should You Visit Göbeklitepe?

• Witness the Dawn of Civilization: Göbeklitepe offers a rare opportunity to explore one of humanity’s earliest and most mysterious structures.

• A Groundbreaking Discovery: The site has revolutionized our understanding of human history, proving that complex societies existed much earlier than previously thought.

• A Unique Blend of Nature and History: The surrounding landscape and the ancient atmosphere of Göbeklitepe create an unforgettable experience for visitors.

For travelers visiting Turkey, Göbeklitepe is a must-see destination that takes you back to the very beginnings of human history. Don’t miss the chance to explore this ancient temple complex and uncover the secrets of humanity’s earliest days. 🌍✨

Turkey is the birthplace of the rivers Tigris and Euphrates, giving life to Mesopotamia; known as the motherland of earliest civilizations.
Recently, a breathtaking exploration of archeologists shocked the world when they started to excavate Gobeklitepe in Northern Mesopotamia; very close to a Turkish city: Urfa.
Studies show that what is found in this forgotten land is 7.000 years older than the oldest temple we ever know.
Today, Gobeklitepe pushes us to limits, we need to restudy everything we know about early civilizations.

In this short trip, we are concentrating on 3 locations:
– Nemrut ( to catch sun-set )
– Harran ( oldest known university )
– and Gobeklitepe.

Here is how it goes:

Day 1 :
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman.
Afternoon visits in Kahta-Nemrut area to catch the sun-set at the peak of Nemrut.
Overnight in Kahta.

Day 2 :
Checking out.
After a 2.5 hours drive, we are in Gobeklitepe / visits.
In the afternoon, visiting Urfa-Gobeklitepe Museum.
Late afternoon visit to Harran.
Back to Urfa for an orientation tour of the city.
Overnight in Urfa.

Day 3 :Checking out.
Morning flight back to Istanbul

If there is time availability,
we continue to Mardin on Day 3, spend the night over.
The next day, after a morning drive, we arrive to Diyarbakir, spend the rest of the day in the city.
And on Day 5, we fly back to Istanbul, finishing our Northern Mesopotamia tour.

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