S2E12 - Taş Tepeler: Where Civilization Took Its First Breath

About this episode

The episode explores the ancient site of Taş Tepeler and its significance in the dawn of human society.

We journey back nearly 12,000 years to explore Taş Tepeler, the "Stone Hills" of Southeastern Türkiye. Follow us through the monumental pillars of Göbeklitepe and the ritual mysteries of Karahantepe as we uncover the dawn of human society and the very first settled communities. Trace the roots of humanity's great transformation at Taş Tepeler, where the very first farmers domesticated Einkorn wheat and forever changed how we live and eat. Discover how Turkish Airlines has brought this ancient history to life by serving the "World’s Oldest Bread" to passengers 30,000 feet in the air. From the golden, honey-colored streets of Şanlıurfa to the hand-etched stone monoliths of Anatolia, learn how you can effortlessly fly into the heart of history and witness where modern civilization began.

Topics covered

• ancient history
• human civilization
• archaeology
• travel
• cultural heritage

Keywords

• Taş Tepeler
• Göbeklitepe
• Karahantepe
• ancient history
• Einkorn wheat

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Turkish Airlines

Products: World’s Oldest Bread

Places: Taş Tepeler, Southeastern Türkiye, Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe, Şanlıurfa, Anatolia

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