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Archaeologists Thought This 10,000-Year-Old Temple Belonged to a ‘Skull Cult.’ They Were Wrong

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The villagers of Göbekli Tepe likely didn't belong to a creepy skull cult—although a fascination with skulls definitely was a thing during the Neolithic.

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Archaeologists Thought This 10,000-Year-Old Temple Belonged to a ‘Skull Cult.’ They Were Wrong

The villagers of Göbekli Tepe likely didn't belong to a creepy skull cult—although a fascination with skulls definitely was a thing during the Neolithic.

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The Prehistoric Sanctuary of Göbekli Tepe Was Probably Not Associated with the Cult of Skulls

Archaeologists say they have found an explanation for why so many human remains were found in the world's oldest stone settlement, and the reason is far less romantic than the various death cults that have been speculated about.

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Gizmodo broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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