Archaeologists have uncovered a rare human statue at Göbekli Tepe, the 11,500-year-old temple complex in southeastern Turkey, shedding new light on the symbolic and ritual practices at the world’s oldest-known monumental structure. The discovery is particularly significant because human representations are rare at Göbekli Tepe. “Between Structures B and D, archaeologists uncovered a human statue mounted horizontally into a wall, likely as an offering,” Ersoy said. “While similar examples were previously found at Karahan Tepe, this discovery from Göbekli Tepe marks a milestone in our understanding of the Neolithic worldview.”Apart from this announcement, Ersoy discussed ongoing restoration work at Göbekli Tepe. After reading about this statue found at Göbekli Tepe, explore nine of the world’s oldest structures and the stories behind them.