A 12,000-year-old obelisk with a human face was found in Karahan Tepe
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- A human-faced T-shaped standing stone dating back 12,000 years was discovered in Karahantepe.
- The discovery was announced by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
- This is the first time a T-shaped standing stone with a human face depiction has been uncovered.
- The face on the standing stone features sharp lines, deep eye sockets, and a blunt nose, resembling previously found human statues in Karahantepe.
- The discovery marks a turning point in Neolithic research, showcasing early humans' technical skill and abstract thinking.
- The T-shaped standing stones are now confirmed to directly depict human faces, not just symbolize humans.
- The Stone Hills Project documents humanity's transition to settled life and transformations in belief systems.
- The project continues to provide new insights into the earliest known periods of human history in southeastern Anatolia.