I'm currently reading Graham Hancock's "Fingerprint of the Gods." It covers the same topic, with different evidence from around the world.
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Göbekli Tepe is the world’s oldest known temple.
Older than agriculture.
Built 12,000 years ago by hunter-gatherers.
The temple was intentionally buried.
The discovery changed our understanding of history.
Humans came together to build religious centers before they settled into societies.
https://blossom.primal.net/44eed4168123b2a63eaa8c6c9491b7eb3e117398b11da415dd586c10a9ded21d.webp
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It’s been on my reading list for a long time. I find his hypothesis on psychedelics and consciousness really interesting.