Gobekli Tepe was called by archeologist Klaus Schmidt, humanity's first "cathedral on a hill." This site predated Stonehenge by 6,000 years. At one time it was thought to be a burial site, but no human remains have been found. It is now believed to have been a ritual center and/or gathering space. This Temple was constructed out of monolithic limestones and have relief carvings of animals and symbols that told a story. Before this site was excavated it appeared on a map as a hill, because its last inhabitants carefully filled it with earth. Some people speculate that this could ave been to help it withstand the earthquakes that were frequent in this area. Because of this thoughtfulness Gobekli Tepe has stood the test of time. Current only five prent of the site as been excavated.
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