Signal Check: Göbekli Tepe “Refuses to Fully Excavate”
Quick Take
Excavations at Göbekli Tepe have not been halted. Since 2020, the project’s official approach is conservation-first with targeted excavation under protective roofs. Leadership has publicly denied “excavation suspended” stories and 2025 reports describe active restoration and ongoing digs. The quote about “not fully excavating” reflects policy, not