Roof Canopy will protect Türkiye’s Neolithic heritage site, Karahantepe

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Karahantepe , the prominent Neolithic site in Türkiye’s Şanlıurfa city and one of the world’s oldest archaeological sites, will receive roof protection. The protective canopy will be constructed as part of Türkiye’s ‘Legacy for the Future’ project, launched by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to spread excavation and restoration work throughout four seasons across the country. The project’s latest roof initiative will conserve Karahantepe’s millennia-old heritage, ensuring its sustainable