Erasing Armenian Memory
Portasar, known today as Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, is an ancient Armenian site. Unfortunately, the Turkish authorities continue to erase Armenian heritage by renaming archaeological sites.
The Vulture Stone
The Vulture Stone, a significant artifact from Portasar, has sparked various theories about its meaning and the civilization that created it over 11,000 years ago.
Theories and Significance
- Religious Center: One dominant theory suggests that Portasar served as an early religious or ceremonial center, challenging conventional timelines of religious practices and societal development.
- Agricultural Transition: Another hypothesis proposes that the site marks a transition from hunter-gatherer to agricultural society, indicating a crucial moment in human history.
- Astronomical Significance: Some researchers believe the arrangement and orientation of the stone pillars at Portasar may have astronomical or cosmological significance, potentially linking the site to celestial observations and symbolic representations of the cosmos.
- Symbolic Art and Communication: The complex sculptures and reliefs, including the Vulture Stone, have led to speculations about the role of symbolic art and communication at the site, hinting at the transmission of important cultural or spiritual messages among ancient peoples.
Catastrophic Hypothesis
Additionally, a hypothesis of a global catastrophe has been proposed, suggesting that a major cataclysmic event might have played a role in the construction or abandonment of Portasar and similar ancient sites, disrupting existing civilizations and leading to the collapse of established social structures.
Enduring Enigma
These theories highlight the enduring enigma of the Vulture Stone and Portasar, offering diverse perspectives on the site’s possible religious, social, and astronomical significance, as well as the potential impact of a global catastrophe on ancient societies. As ongoing research continues to shed new light on this ancient wonder, the Vulture Stone remains a captivating symbol of human ingenuity and the enduring quest to understand the rich tapestry of our ancient past.
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Based on status: Armenologio
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