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The hosts describe Göbekli Tepe as a pivotal archaeological discovery and the "Rosetta Stone" of ancient civilizations. Its sophistication—remarkable carvings, deliberate construction, and animal motifs not native to the region—suggests that early humans were capable of complex social and spiritual activities involving alcohol long before the rise of agriculture.
Some theories propose that the construction of such monumental structures was motivated by ritualistic feasting centered around intoxicating beverages, possibly imbued with hallucinogens. These ceremonies could have reinforced social bonds and spiritual beliefs, acting as catalysts for the development of more complex societies.