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The spectacular rock-hewn pillars of Göbekli Tepe in southern Türkiye have baffled archaeologists for decades. Who built this incredible monument over 12,000 years ago, and why? Could the builders have mastered agriculture, and were they the first settled communities of humans in the world? In this episode, experts investigate intriguing new theories, offering clues to unlocking the secrets of this ancient site.
Cast List:
Dr. Martin Sweatman: University of Edinburgh
Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Dr. Janina Ramirez: Cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford
Hugh Newman: Author & Researcher
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian
Dr. Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow
Dr. Julia Gresky: German Archaeological Institute
Professor Necmi Karul: Lead Archaeologist, Karahan Tepe
Professor Avi Gopher: Tel Aviv University
Gil Haklay: Israel Antiquities Authority
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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The spectacular rock-hewn pillars of Göbekli Tepe in southern Türkiye have baffled archaeologists for decades. Who built this incredible monument over 12,000 years ago, and why? Could the builders have mastered agriculture, and were they the first settled communities of humans in the world? In this episode, experts investigate intriguing new theories, offering clues to unlocking the secrets of this ancient site.
Cast List:
Dr. Martin Sweatman: University of Edinburgh
Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Dr. Janina Ramirez: Cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford
Hugh Newman: Author & Researcher
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian
Dr. Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow
Dr. Julia Gresky: German Archaeological Institute
Professor Necmi Karul: Lead Archaeologist, Karahan Tepe
Professor Avi Gopher: Tel Aviv University
Gil Haklay: Israel Antiquities Authority
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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