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The role of cult and feasting in the emergence of Neolithic communities. New evidence from Gobekli Tepe, south-eastern Turkey

Document type:
Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Author(s):
Dietrich, O.; Heun, M.; Notrofft, J.; Schmidt, K.; Zarnkow, M.
Abstract:
Gobekli Tepe is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of modern times, pushing back the origins of monumentality beyond the emergence of agriculture. We are pleased to present a summary of work in progress by the excavators of this remarkable site and their latest thoughts about its role and meaning. At the dawn of the Neolithic, hunter-gatherers congregating at Gobekli Tepe created social and ideological cohesion through the carving of decorated pillars, dancing, feasting-and, al...     »
Journal title:
Antiquity
Year:
2012
Journal volume:
86
Journal issue:
333
Pages contribution:
674-695
WWW:
://WOS:000308514600006
Print-ISSN:
0003-598X
Notes:
Dietrich, Oliver Heun, Manfred Notrofft, Jens Schmidt, Klaus Zarnkow, Martin Dietrich, Oliver/0000-0001-7013-3317
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