How Hunter-Gatherers Built Ancient Structures at Gobekli Tepe

Researchers found that hunter-gatherers constructed the 5.5-meter pillars at Gobekli Tepe long before the development of farming and pottery. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the timeline of societal advancements, indicating that complex structures were built by societies not yet engaged in agriculture.

Source: Hunter-gatherers raised Gobekli Tepe’s 5.5-metre pillars before farming or pottery existed – Morning Overview

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