Göbekli Tepe, a 12,000-year-old site in Turkey, is the world’s oldest known temple, built before farming even began! Massive T-shaped pillars, some over 20 tons, stand in circular formations, adorned with intricate carvings of animals and symbols.

Surprisingly, it was constructed by hunter-gatherers, challenging our understanding of early civilization.

Its purpose remains a mystery; was it a ritual site, a gathering place, or something else? Even more intriguing, it was buried on purpose.