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The episode explores the mysteries of Gobekli Tepe and the conspiracy theories surrounding its excavation.

For decades, the strange neolithic monuments at Gobekli Tepe in Turkey have mystified archaeologists, historians, and enthusiasts alike. The enigmatic ruin challenges everything we once "knew" about our ancient past, and according to some, it may tell a story so dangerous that those in power will do anything they can to prevent it from being excavated to the fullest extent. The question is, are the conspiracy theories peddled by men like Jimmy Corsetti and Michael Button true, or is it all just one big grift? @FlintDibble joins us for the inaugural episode of The Lore Lads to talk about history, archaeology, and what's really holding us back from diving head first into the shadows which lurk at the distant edges of the human story... Ancient Apocalypse Part I: https://youtu.be/rS2Q3V9ZCNw?si=ogqBrpy4cyU_dIw0 Ancient Apocalypse Part II: https://youtu.be/NVSDUnLcpAM?si=7QcIMzJCHX5hKrkx

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