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Mainstream archaeologists argue that Göbekli Tepe completely flips the story of human progress. We used to think the chain went: farm, settle, build temples. Now, it looks like the desire to gather for rituals came first. Feeding the massive crowds who built these stone circles might have actually forced people to invent farming. It shows that human culture and belief systems drove our technology, not the other way around.
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Supporting arguments
- Temple construction predates agriculture
- Ritual gatherings created a need for food surplus
- Social coordination began before farming
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