Nevalı Çori, Archaeological site in Sanliurfa Province, Turkey
Located 490 meters above sea level near the Taurus Mountains, this settlement spans both banks of the Kantara stream, a Euphrates tributary.
The settlement, dating from 8400 BC to 8100 BC, contains five architectural levels with rectangular houses featuring parallel room structures and stone foundations.
The excavated limestone sculptures and clay figurines represent early artistic expressions, including some of the first life-sized human representations.
The site remains submerged under water since 1991 due to the construction of the Atatürk Dam, preventing direct archaeological examination.
The northwest section reveals a specialized cult complex cut into the hillside, featuring three architectural phases with monolithic pillars embedded in stone walls.
Location: Şanlıurfa Province
Inception: 84 century BCE
GPS coordinates: 37.51833,38.60556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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