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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