Turkish Karahantepe Site Recognized as One of the 10 Best Archaeological Discoveries of 2025

Karahantepe archaeological site. (Wikimedia Commons/Frantisek Trampota)

JAKARTA - Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that the Karahantepe site, part of the Taş Tepeler Project in Şanlıurfa, southeastern Turkey, has been named one of the 10 best archaeological discoveries of 2025 by the Archaeology Magazine and featured on the cover of the publication.

In a post on his social media account, Minister Ersoy highlighted the international recognition of the Taş Tepeler Project.

"Karahantepe, a key component of the Taş Tepeler Project, which celebrates its fifth anniversary on November 26, has been recognized as one of the 10 best discoveries of 2025 by one of the world's leading archaeological publications, "Archaeology Magazine" and featured on its cover," wrote Minister Ersoy, as reported by Daily Sabah (15/1).

"The scientific work being done on this land is reshaping what we know about human history. I believe this comprehensive process - from microanalysis to archaeoastronomy and from symbolic artifacts to preservation efforts - will make Taş Tepeler the world's Neolithic capital," he explained.

Minister Ersoy emphasized Turkey's commitment to uncovering the 12,000-year history of Anatolia through scientific research while preserving and sharing its cultural heritage globally.

He also thanked all parties involved in the project, including the Şanlıurfa Provincial Government and the Metropolitan Municipality Government, for their support.