Gobeklitepe, The World's First Temple

Such a great day! We flew into Şanliurfa airport and was greeted by our guided Serdar and driver Ishmar (apologies if that is spelt wrong). We were taken to Harran and shown a beautiful traditional house, were given tea and rock melon and introduced to some local people who were very lovely. We then went to Göbeklitepe and words or photos cannot do justice. Serdar did a wonderful job in explaining the history and facts behind the site, and other ideas that people and archaeologists around the world are trying to piece together. We had a beautiful lunch at a nice restaurant with air-conditioning as it was above 40° outside. We did other stops like seeing a traditional carpet being made, going to holly site of the prophet Abraham and seeing the holly fish in the salt lake and finished up with a trip in the old bazaar. This day trip has been one of the most memorable experiences on our Turkey trip and we are so thankful to Sedar and Ishmar for the day. They were both excellent and highly recommend them and this tour.

I loved it!!! İt is amazing!! Must see!!! But before you arrive please make your search and get good info.. there is little info regarding the temple on the sight

Actually, there is nothing to write. It has to be seen. You won't take a nice photo there, the whole site is currently under a roof, steel ropes and supports everywhere, but in this case it's understandable. The place is absolutely amazing when you realise what time it comes from and confront this knowledge with the artistry of the sculptures. It really is a must-see.

Göbeklitepe was on our bucket list for some time, and our guide, Murad, and Deren Koray tours made it happen!

We had a wonderful time in Sanliurfa because of Murad’s guidance — he is a great conversationalist, with advance training in history and philosophy.

Murad helped us understand and articulate the essence of Göbelkitepe’s findings, and the transformative impact this has had on our thinking about the genesis of human cooperation, religion, and the overall need and utility of human congregations.

Murad discussed the findings at Göbeklitepe in context of geography, technology, and climate, connecting Göbeklitepe’s rise to its cultural connections across the region.

This tour of Göbeklitepe was a special one for js, and will probably remain the highlight of our visit to Turkey!

Our tour guide Serdar was very friendly, he arrived on time, he speaks English well, all places we visited were very nice, also lunch food was delicious, this trip to LIURFA was wonderful. LIURFA is a beautiful and peaceful place

the guide was experienced and knew a lot. He was kind and attentive. he picked us up at Sanliurfa airport, did the tour and got us back on time for our return flight.

First of all, I would like to thank the people of Şanlıurfa for their hospitality. Göbeklitepe was really warm, but as an old settlement, it was in a very good condition. We liked it very much.

This is an amazing site and anyone interested in archeology and history will really appreciate this site. So fat they have uncovered 4 circles and are excavating 14 others. This is the oldest temple or structure discovered to date. The T slabs are amazing with the etchings and carvings. Very worth visiting.

A great way to spend a day if you are interested in history and archaeology. Only gripe is that it's quite expensive, especially given that you will be spending around 3 hours in total in the car because the places you'll visit are quite far away from each other.

Indeed, Gobeklitepe is accepted and known as start of civilization and first temple of the world. Ancient findings are magnificent to see. Excavation site has been found and arranged with great works of german archaeologist claus schmidt.

However, exhibition area which later designed by turkish local authorities is quite disappointing, bcs it is not something worth to that great archeological site for entire world.