Day 01
Göbeklitepe, Şanlıurfa Museums and Balıklı Göl
Stop at: Göbeklitepe, Örencik 63290, Şanlıurfa 63050 Türkiye
- Göbeklitepe, which means "belly hill," is the oldest known temple in human history and the first religious center on Earth. Approximately 20 temples have been discovered in the region, and so far, six temples have been unearthed.
- The soil level at the site shows that the structure was buried by human hands rather than by natural causes. Göbeklitepe was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.
- You can see at least 15 buildings and more than 200 obelisks. The T-shaped columns, measuring between 3 and 6 meters in length, are thought to represent stylized human figures. You will also see a 3-dimensional lion relief.
- These figures strengthen the possibility that lions lived in Anatolia during the Neolithic period.
- The discovery of Göbeklitepe indicates that settled life may have developed through the temple, not agriculture. Before Göbeklitepe, history books stated that the transition to settled life occurred with the emergence of farming and animal husbandry.
- Duration: 2 hours
Stop at: Şanlıurfa, Şanlıurfa, Şanlıurfa Province
- Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum: After Göbeklitepe, visit the Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum to further immerse yourself in the historical artifacts of the region.
- Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to view a range of fascinating exhibits, including the oldest statue in the world, an imitation of the Göbeklitepe D Temple, the original Nevali Çori Temple, numerous period animations, a Prophet Abraham animation, about 10,000 artifacts, and some of the most aesthetically pleasing mosaics in the world at the new Şanlıurfa Museum.
- Duration: 1 hour
Stop at: Balıklıgöl, Balıklı Gol Cd. Eyyubiye, Şanlıurfa 63000 Türkiye
- Balıklı Göl (Fish Lake) in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, also known as the "Sacred Fish Lake" or "Pool of Abraham," is one of the most significant and revered sites in Şanlıurfa, a city in southeastern Turkey. This historic and spiritual destination attracts thousands of visitors each year because of its rich religious significance and picturesque setting.
Duration: 1 hour
Afterward, visit the old bazaar and Gümrük Caravanserai. At the caravanserai, we offer you a pistachio coffee that you cannot drink anywhere else.
