In Turkey, Carved Skulls Provide the First Evidence of a Neolithic 'Skull Cult' (IMAGE)

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

In Turkey, Carved Skulls Provide the First Evidence of a Neolithic 'Skull Cult'

Caption

This is a pillar from Building D at Göbekli Tepe seen from the southeast.

Credit

German Archaeological Institute (DAI)

Usage Restrictions

Please cite the owner of the material when publishing. This material may be freely used by reporters as part of news coverage, with proper attribution. Non-reporters must contact <i>Science</i> for permission.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.