RISE OF GÖBEKLI TEPE CULTURE: “HUNTING GROUND ECONOMY” AND THE ROLE OF SPECULATIVE “KNOWLEDGE”

At the beginning of Early Holocene Period, hunter-gatherer groups in Upper Mesopotamia region left behind complex structures, monumental stone pillars, and various sculptures Neolithic cultural zone that stand out with rich symbolism accompanying thereto unprecedented permanent settlements. Excavations were initiated at new hills within scope “Ta? Tepeler” project Göbekli Tepe zone, rather known for Period site. By whom, how why this early civilization reverses some basic assumptions on history mankind remains most important area under discussion. The excavations currently progress, surveys carried out, sites culture provide comprehensive data social economic foundations allowed rise civilization. In particular, prevalent enormous hunting grounds/entrapment areas discovered as grounds to rise. Moreover, finds referring material exchange craftsman network conducted a wide appears another socio-economic factor. Despite recognizing foundations, study shall place speculative "knowledge" highlighting psycho-cultural aspect people era main triggering driver regarding conclusion, endeavour deduct reasonable interpretation started basis sociological perspective considers knowledge an autonomous against other conditions.