During excavations at the Küllüoba Mound site in the city of Eskişehir in central Anatolia, Turkey, archaeologists have unearthed ruins associated with an ancient cult that may have roots going as far back as 10,000 years into the past. This cult had the habit of burying buildings intentionally, apparently to preserve them for far-future generations. Digging Up Cult Behavior Under the supervision of Dr. Murat Türkteki, a professor in the archaeology department at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, a team of 15 researchers has been carrying out excavations exclusively at the mound, which is located in Eskişehir's Seyitgazi district. They’ve been trying to learn more about a site that was occupied continuously from 3,200 BC to 1,950 BC, making this one of the most enduring settlements in Bronze Age Anatolia. The ongoing digs that produced the latest finds have been sponsored by several government agencies, including Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, along with the city’s Chamber of Commerce and Chamber of Industry. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAsiaAncient PlacesRead Later