Göbeklitepe Object
- Limited Edition
- Diameter: 3.9 in , H:11.8 in
- Wipe clean with dry cloth
- Handmade
- Made in Turkey
The Archaeological Site of Göbeklitepe is located in the north east of Şanlıurfa, 18 km away to the city center, near Örencik Village. The site was discovered during surface surveys carried out in 1963 by Istanbul University in cooperation
with Chicago University, and the importance of the area has been realized with excavations after 1994. The excavations showed that Göbeklitepe was a major cult center dating back to 12000 years ago.
Göbeklitepe is identified as a unique sacred area of Neolithic Period in terms of its location, dimensions, dating and monumentality of architectural ruins.
Göbeklitepe displays unique archaeological findings while preserving its existence with an untouched natural environment for 12000 years.
The design of the Göbeklitepe Figurine inspired from the model of the oldest full-length sculpture in the world at the Şanlıurfa Museum.
Göbeklitepe Figurine is made of handmade glass and pate de verre method is used for shaping process.
The production of the Göbeklitepe Figurine is limited to 2000 pieces.