🗿 Karahan Tepe Tour from Sanliurfa

Karahan Tepe is part of the Taş Tepeler (“Stone Hills”) archaeological zone in southeastern Turkey — a cluster of Neolithic sites that includes the more famous Göbekli Tepe. While Göbekli has drawn worldwide attention, Karahan Tepe may be even older, with carved chambers, phallic pillars, and the stunning seated human statue discovered in 2023.

The site is remote, unmarked, and still under excavation — but it is open to respectful visitors.

🚶‍♂️ Our Tour Experience

Join us for a guided journey from Sanliurfa to Karahan Tepe, where you'll walk the same stone pathways as the world’s earliest spiritual architects. This isn’t a tourist trap - it’s raw, sacred ground.

We’ll explore:

  • The subterranean ritual chamber where the seated statue was found

  • Carved T-pillars and phallic monuments emerging from the bedrock

  • The Unfinished T-Pillar

  • The Leopard Motifs

  • The site’s relationship to Göbekli Tepe, Sefer Tepe, and other Neolithic centers

  • Local context from our guides, who live and work in Sanliurfa

We’ve guided filmmakers, researchers, and major voices in archaeology—including Ben from UnchartedX and Milo Rossi of MiniMinuteMan helping both of them capture footage for their YouTube channels.

🧭 Tour Details

  • Duration: ~4–5 hours round trip

  • Starting Point: Your hotel in Sanliurfa or meeting place

  • Includes: Transportation, guided walk, context on Tas Tepeler discoveries

  • Language: English (other options available)

  • Group Size: Private or large groups

  • Booking: Contact us via WhatsApp +1 (313) 669 4917 or by email info@thecommunitygarden.org

Large weathered boulder among smaller rocks and dry grass in a desert landscape under a clear blue sky.
Three men standing together outdoors in front of a large, partially covered archaeological site with rocks and structures. All three are smiling and have their arms around each other.
Two men standing together outdoors in front of ancient ruins on a grassy area with small purple flowers. One man is wearing a yellow cap and black jacket, the other man is wearing a blue cap and black jacket. In the background, there are other visitors exploring the site, a blue sky with scattered clouds, and a wide open landscape.

YouTubers Dakota Wint and Milo Rossi

YouTuber Ben van Kerkwyk of UnchartedX

A woman standing in front of ancient stone ruins outdoors during daytime, smiling and making a peace sign with her hand. She is dressed casually in a black hoodie, gray jeans, and sneakers. Another person is walking up the ruins in the background, and the sky is blue with scattered clouds.

YouTuber Kayleigh During of History with Kayleigh

Pillar pit at Karahan Tepe

Pillar pit at Karahan Tepe

Vulture found at Karahan Tepe

Vulture found at Karahan Tepe

Human Statue found at Karahan Tepe

Human Statue found at Karahan Tepe

Ritual Plates found at Karahan Tepe

Ritual Plates found at Karahan Tepe

Man Carrying Leopard found at Karahan Tepe

Man Carrying Leopard found at Karahan Tepe

8 Finger T Pillar

8 Finger T Pillar

Leopard Head found at Karahan Tepe

Leopard Head found at Karahan Tepe

Excavation

Excavation

The Pillar Pit

The Pillar Pit

Unfinished T-Pillar at Karahan Tepe

Unfinished T-Pillar at Karahan Tepe

Our Group with Milo Ross MiniMinuteMan at Karahan Tepe

Our Group with Milo Ross MiniMinuteMan at Karahan Tepe

Dakota Wint & Ben van Kerkwyk at Karahan Tepe

Dakota Wint & Ben van Kerkwyk at Karahan Tepe