Chronology Nexus

Göbekli Tepe Timeline

Track the site through history — construction, occupation, discovery and reinterpretation — with a mainstream chronology alongside alternative theories.

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Mainstream Chronology2 events

c. 9600 BCE

Construction of Göbekli Tepe

Hunter-gatherers begin building the megalithic enclosures of Göbekli Tepe, the world's oldest known temple.

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1995 CE

Discovery of Göbekli Tepe

Klaus Schmidt begins excavations at Göbekli Tepe, revealing the world's oldest megalithic temple.

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Alternative Theories0 events

No alternative theories events recorded yet.

Evidence integrity

The mainstream track follows the established archaeological consensus. The alternative track gathers proposed, debated or contested interpretations — presented as theories under scrutiny, not as established fact. Always treat alternative dates as provisional.

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