12,000-year-old Göbeklitepe burials explain scattered bones
New research on Turkey’s Göbeklitepe, a 12,000‑year‑old site, shows that the scattered bones found there were part of organized burial practices rather than random remains. By combining radiocarbon dating with spatial analysis, scientists mapped burial layers and identified distinct graves. The study clarifies the site’s complex mortuary system and offers insights into early human social structures.