Gobekli Ruins

*Gobekli Ruins* is a map in White Noise 2.

## Description

For hundreds of years, the ruins of this ancient shrine have remained buried underground.

The ultimate purpose of the dark rites conducted here is still unknown and a strong stench of blood fills the whole area...

### Appearance

Gobekli Ruins takes place in a seemingly abandoned excavation site. The area consists of landmarks such as ritualistic statues, ritual grounds, and housing tents. The tents contain wheeled beds and tables as well as multiple entrances. Loud, howling wind is heard throughout the entire map.

## Tape Recordings

* > *"This place feels fake. Elder Gods, Army Settlements... Do the structures really feel old?"*
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* > *"I think I saw something coming out of the thermal water. Maybe it was just a bubble... Maybe."*
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* > *"There's something underneath these ruins. Some heat - some energy - that's flowing out of the earth."*
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* > *"There were still some guys patrolling last night. They have guns, but they don't know how useless they are."*
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* > *"Death awaits everyone. I'm not afraid. The question is why I'm still alive."*
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* > *"The frequency resonates with this crystal. Until it explodes. I need to run other tests quickly."*
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* > *"I don't care about the money. What purpose does it serve once you're gone?"*
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* > *"Those bones are not human, are they? They... They seem a tad bigger."*
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* > *"This statue's missing an arm. That other one is missing a leg. But they don't seem to be broken."*
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* > *"Praying is an attempt at feeling safe by calling a greater power. Little they knew they were calling a greater power indeed."*
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* > *"I finally found the structure. It's constantly moving, as if it was moving the whole world from the inside world."*
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* > *"Those eyes will find me everywhere. Those eyes won't sleep."*
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* > *"It's all gone. What did they want me to find here? Whatever it is, I don't want it."*
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* > *"I've seen his face on the walls. Is he real? Are the others too?"*
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* > *"The idol feels different, if you touch it. It feels alive. It feels awake."*
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* > *"The good old radio. You just need to tune it to these frequencies here, and you'll know what to do."*
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* > *"The pills make me numb, but at least I can keep digging. There's something under our feet."*
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* > *(heavy breathing) "Stay together... Stay alive..." (wheezing)*
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* > *"Sometimes I close my eyes for a moment, and when I open them, I'm someplace else. Or am I?"*
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* > *"They won't give any answers here. This place is human-made. It's old, but shallow."*
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* > *"My batteries are... long gone. They get drained quickly. That's how I know they're close."*
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## Trivia

* Gobekli Ruins seems to take inspiration from the Göbekli Tepe, which is an archaeological site found in Turkey.
* Currently, the world record for speedrunning Gobekli Ruins as a single Investigator is at 3:21, held by Frozens316. The multiplayer record is held by players Eracity and lucas., at a time of 9:32.
	+ The record for the Creature% subcategory is at 2:08, held by Zormego.
	+ The record for the Die% subcategory is at 0:05, held by Kayckbr.

## Gallery

A camping site shown in Update #11: Cardinal Sin's update bannerCorey looking at Iker's memorial on Update #12: Faded Wishes' update banner
## References

1. ↑ https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1036509190
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpR1xJeIabQ
3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFrRGtLxPhU
4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElGsELy8uFk