Turkey is home to thousands of historical places of worship belonging to different eras and civilizations of history, the most important of which is Gobekli Tepe or the first man-made temple in Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
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This temple was discovered in the mid-1990s in the southeastern part of Turkey, hills that apparently have a history of several thousand years.
The shape and image of these hills show that this place must be the first human settlement.
Archaeologists estimate their age to 9,500 years BCE.
It is said that these hills are the oldest place of worship of mankind and the discovery of such a building with its unique architecture is surprising considering its age.
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This place, has been registered as a world heritage by UNESCO.
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Q: Where is GöbekliTepe located?
A: Göbekli Tepe is located in Şanlıurfa, Turkey.

Q: When was GöbekliTepe discovered?
A: Göbekli Tepe was discovered in the mid-1990s.

Q: What is the estimated age of Göbekli Tepe?
A: Archaeologists estimate the age of Göbekli Tepe to be around 9,500 years BCE.

Q: What is the significance of Göbekli Tepe in terms of human history?
A: Göbekli Tepe is considered the oldest known place of worship in human history.

Q: How many historical places of worship are there in Turkey?
A: Turkey is home to thousands of historical places of worship.

Q: What organization has recognized Göbekli Tepe as a world heritage site?
A: Göbekli Tepe has been registered as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Q: What is Göbekli Tepe often referred to as?
A: Göbekli Tepe is often referred to as the first man-made temple.

Q: What region of Turkey is Göbekli Tepe located in?
A: Göbekli Tepe is located in the southeastern part of Turkey.

Q: What do the shape and image of the hills surrounding Göbekli Tepe suggest?
A: The shape and image of the hills suggest that Göbekli Tepe may be the first human settlement.

Q: What is surprising about Göbekli Tepe considering its age?
A: The discovery of Göbekli Tepe with its unique architecture is surprising considering its age.