On prehistoric psychology: Reflections at the invitation of Göbekli Tepe.

Göbekli Tepe challenges the conventional narrative of psychological history by highlighting the profound sociocognitive transformations that occurred during the Neolithic Revolution, long before the advent of writing or organized religion. This study argues that the transition from egalitarian hunter-gatherer bands to stratified societies—key to understanding human civilization—has been overlooked in both evolutionary psychology and historical accounts. By centering on this prehistoric site, it invites a reconsideration of where the history of psychology should begin, emphasizing the need to integrate these ancient developments into the discipline's framework.

Henley, T. B. (2020). On prehistoric psychology: Reflections at the invitation of Göbekli Tepe. History of Psychology, 23(3), 211–218. https://doi.org/10.1037/hop0000134