Taş Tepeler

Göbekli Tepe / The central pillars

Discovery · Central pillars

The central pillars

The two central T-shaped pillars are the clearest first example of Göbekli Tepe’s human-like stone forms.

In one line

At the heart of Enclosure D stand two T-shaped pillars carved with arms, hands, and belts — the clearest sign that Göbekli Tepe's great stones were meant as human-like figures, not plain supports.

What it relates to

Enclosure D · Pillar 18 · Pillar 31

See it for yourself

We run small-group and private tours to Göbekli Tepe and across the Taş Tepeler landscape.

Plan a visit →