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Q: How do they know Gobekli Tepe is so old?
A: The archaeological team at Gobekli, working under Klaus Schmidt, has used radiocarbon analysis on the soils adhering to the stones. The analysis shows that the main stones at Gobekli Tepe were erected between 10,000 and 9,000 BC. The characteristics of flint arrowheads found here confirm these dates.
Q: How big is the site (right)?
A: So far, 40-odd standing stones (two to four metres high) have been dug out. They are T-shaped and  |
