Topic: Turkey

Turkey comes up in 32 chapters across 24 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from June 2012 to September 2026.

June 2012 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 1:09:59 - 1:13:02

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Gobekli Tepe as a Star Temple

White highlights the significance of Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, noting that humans were building star temples before they built permanent houses. The site's lack of a natural water source and the presence of obsidian from distant regions suggest it was a major pilgrimage site. White discusses whether the location was chosen due to inherent paranormal activity or if the activity was a result of centuries of human conscious attention.

Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse
• 1:07:58 - 1:11:17

Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse

Saint Paisios Prophecy, World War III, Blood Moon

Kara Mosher cites a prophecy by Saint Paisios regarding a conflict between Turkey and Greece that escalates into World War III involving Russia and NATO. She predicts that a major global conflict will break out within the next year, potentially preceded by a "blood moon" lunar eclipse. Greg Carlwood notes that a lunar eclipse is scheduled for March 3rd, aligning with various symbolic dates.

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Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals
• 7:11 - 13:52

Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals

Karahantepe and the Tash Tepeler Culture in Turkey

Karahantepe is identified as a significant ritual site within the Tash Tepeler culture of southeastern Turkey, dating back approximately 12,000 years. While Göbekli Tepe is more famous, Karahantepe features similar T-shaped pillars and stone enclosures but suggests a darker, more shamanic ritual purpose. These sites are linked to myths of the Watchers, Nephilim, and Anunnaki, representing a memory of flesh-and-blood beings who initiated the Neolithic Revolution.

Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals
• 1:04:04 - 1:08:29

Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals

Andrew Collins Research Tours and Geopolitical Concerns

Andrew Collins details upcoming research tours to Turkey, Peru, Bolivia, and Easter Island alongside colleagues Hugh Newman and JJ Ainsworth. He expresses concern regarding the World Economic Forum's activities at Göbekli Tepe, alleging that efforts to plant trees and pour concrete may suppress further archaeological discovery. Listeners are encouraged to visit ancient sites soon due to rising geopolitical tensions that may restrict future travel.

Matthew Lacroix | The Epic of Humanity & The Suppressed History of Sacred Knowledge
• 13:16 - 17:10

Matthew Lacroix | The Epic of Humanity & The Suppressed History of Sacred Knowledge

Lake Van Discoveries, Underwater Megaliths, Global Symbolism

Recent excavations around Lake Van in Eastern Turkey reveal underwater megalithic temples and sites like Aionis and Keth. LaCroix posits that this region serves as a lost origin point for advanced technology and symbolism that eventually spread globally. He notes connections between these Turkish sites and ancient Hebrew bloodlines, as well as architectural similarities in India and Cambodia. The theory suggests at least two sophisticated civilizations existed before the current era, both of which were largely erased by massive catastrophes.

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Matthew Lacroix | The Epic of Humanity & The Suppressed History of Sacred Knowledge
• 1:06:08 - 1:09:09

Matthew Lacroix | The Epic of Humanity & The Suppressed History of Sacred Knowledge

2024 Global Expedition, Documentary Film, The Stage of Time

Matthew LaCroix announces a major five-country expedition planned for May 2024, covering the United States, Turkey, Peru, Bolivia, and Egypt. The project will involve scientists and experts to document the "origin point" of civilization at Lake Van and its spread across the globe. The expedition will be chronicled in a documentary film and ongoing content on his website, thestageoftime.com. LaCroix also mentions future plans for hosting public tours to Lake Van to share these discoveries firsthand.

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Hugh Newman | New Discoveries Of Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, & Other Ancient Sites
• 57:35 - 1:02:01

Hugh Newman | New Discoveries Of Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, & Other Ancient Sites

The Endangered Village of Sayburç and Zodiacal Symbols

The site of Sayburç, located under a modern village, features a bedrock enclosure with relief carvings of bulls and a man holding a phallus. The name "Sayburç" translates to "counting signs of the zodiac" or "watchtower" in Kurdish, suggesting an ancient astronomical purpose. The village faces potential demolition as the Turkish government and archaeologists move to excavate the site, which Newman believes is as significant as Göbekli Tepe.

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Hugh Newman | New Discoveries Of Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, & Other Ancient Sites
• 1:04:57 - 1:09:26

Hugh Newman | New Discoveries Of Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, & Other Ancient Sites

The Global Race to Excavate the Stone Hills

International teams, including Japanese and European archaeologists, are currently excavating various "Stone Hills" sites such as Sefir Tepe and Harbet Suvan Tepesi. Discoveries include pendants with potential lunar counting systems and more phallic statues. Many sites remain untouched or are located in remote areas, making this a modern "age of discovery" for ancient Anatolian history.

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Jared Murphy | Advanced Ancestors, Hidden History, & Megalithic Mysteries
• 32:57 - 36:24

Jared Murphy | Advanced Ancestors, Hidden History, & Megalithic Mysteries

Gobekli Tepe Excavation and Archaeological Bias

Only five percent of Gobekli Tepe has been excavated, yet mainstream archaeologists have already labeled the site a religious temple. Critics argue that this "temple" paradigm is a projection of modern culture and that the site likely served a more complex technological or functional purpose for a frequency-aware society.

Max Igan | Fabricated History, Tartaria, & The Mud Flood Reset
• 25:27 - 29:06

Max Igan | Fabricated History, Tartaria, & The Mud Flood Reset

Underground Bases, Pied Piper Legend

The existence of massive deep underground military bases (DUMBs) and ancient underground cities in Turkey suggests a long history of humans seeking refuge from surface resets. Max Egan connects the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin to a real event where children were taken underground to survive a cataclysm. He also notes that prison cells in Port Arthur, Australia, appear sized specifically for children, supporting the repopulation theory.

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Dr. Gregory L. Little | Denisonvan Origins: The Giants, The Mounds, & The Path of Souls
• 14:12 - 17:53

Dr. Gregory L. Little | Denisonvan Origins: The Giants, The Mounds, & The Path of Souls

Andrew Collins and the Significance of Göbekli Tepe

Andrew Collins' contributions to the study of ancient civilizations focus on Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, a site dating back to 9600 BC. This discovery challenged the mainstream archaeological timeline that placed the beginning of civilization at 4000 BC. Collins is also known for his research into the Cygnus constellation's alignment with the Giza pyramids, countering the traditional Orion Correlation Theory.

Magnora 7 | Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade, & The Suicide String Conspiracy
• 15:58 - 18:11

Magnora 7 | Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade, & The Suicide String Conspiracy

Anthony Bourdain's Political Stance on Palestine and Armenia

Anthony Bourdain's controversial political statements regarding the Palestinian people and the Armenian genocide are identified as potential reasons he may have angered powerful groups. His receipt of an MPAC media award and his travel to disputed territories are viewed as actions of a "loose cannon" who refused to be silenced. The discussion suggests a combination of these political stances made him a target for various intelligence agencies.

Laird Scranton | Comparative Cosmology, Gobekli Tepe, & The Spirit World
• 6:05 - 9:13

Laird Scranton | Comparative Cosmology, Gobekli Tepe, & The Spirit World

Göbekli Tepe, Fertile Crescent and Instructed Traditions

Laird Scranton traces a global tradition beginning around 10,000 BC at Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey. This region shows the simultaneous emergence of cultivated seeds, metalworking, and animal husbandry, which Scranton suggests indicates an instructed tradition rather than independent development. The lineage is tracked through the Shakti cult in India and eventually into the Dogon tribe of West Africa, suggesting a shared philosophical root.

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Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence
• 35:17 - 37:39

Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence

Sabel Edmonds and the Gladio B Network

Whistleblower Sabel Edmonds and researcher James Corbett have detailed the evolution of Gladio into "Gladio B," which utilizes Islamic extremist networks for geopolitical goals. Evidence cited includes the behavior of 9/11 hijacker Muhammad Atta, who reportedly lived a lifestyle inconsistent with fundamentalist Islam and had ties to international operatives. This suggests that modern terrorism is often a continuation of the same state-sponsored clandestine strategies used during the Cold War.

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Tim Swartz | The Inner Earth, Antarctica, & Conspiracy Goodness
• 50:29 - 55:18

Tim Swartz | The Inner Earth, Antarctica, & Conspiracy Goodness

Megalithic Seed Points, Gobekli Tepe and Civilization Restarts

The conversation turns to ancient megalithic sites like Gobekli Tepe in Turkey and structures in Egypt and China. Swartz suggests these locations acted as "seed points" where survivors of a global cataclysm restarted civilization. He weighs the ancient astronaut theory against the possibility of a lost terrestrial technological civilization providing the groundwork for post-Ice Age societies.

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 5:11 - 8:15

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Ancient Rock-Cut Roads and Vehicle Tracks in Italy

Sylvie Ivanova describes her recent field research in the region north of Rome, Italy, where she observed thousands of undocumented rock-cut ruins. She notes that many modern roads are built directly on top of ancient infrastructure, including structures that resemble large garages or train tunnels. Similar track markings have been identified in a belt stretching from Portugal to China and recently in Turkey.

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Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 31:48 - 34:29

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Gobekli Tepe and the Intentional Burial of History

While Gobekli Tepe is famous for its age, Ivanova argues that its primitive upper layers may actually be medieval and that the site's fame is bolstered by mainstream dating fraud. She suggests the site may have been intentionally buried to hide the past from future generations. More impressive and potentially older sites are identified at Atlit in Israel and Sierra de San Cristóbal in Spain, which remain largely ignored by the public.

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Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 37:29 - 40:51

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Past Life Regression as a Historical Research Tool

Because traditional dating methods are considered unreliable, Ivanova advocates for using past life regressions and trance states to recover true historical data. She suggests that if regressionists worldwide pooled their clients' accounts of historical events, a more accurate timeline could be reconstructed quickly. This method relies on the consistency of stories told by unrelated people across different continents.

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 1:16:17 - 1:20:51

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Crowdsourcing Megalithic Data and Future Expeditions

Sylvie Ivanova encourages listeners to contribute to the global database at megaliths.org by submitting photos of undocumented ancient sites. She outlines her future travel plans, including an expedition to Malta to study "land of giants" ruins and a trip to the Philippines to investigate psychic surgeons. The segment concludes with a call for people to develop their own "magical powers" and spiritual insights.

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Laird Scranton | The Dogon Mystery, Culture Seeders, & Velikovsky
• 34:09 - 36:42

Laird Scranton | The Dogon Mystery, Culture Seeders, & Velikovsky

Gobekli Tepe, Intuitive Matches and Scientific Validation

The 12,000-year-old site of Gobekli Tepe in Turkey features stone pillars with animal carvings and symbols that Scranton analyzes through linguistic facets in his book Point of Origin. He acknowledges that while this field of study often relies on demonstrating likelihood rather than absolute proof, the intuitive matches between ancient symbols and modern science are compelling. By laying these structures side-by-side, the correlation becomes statistically significant and difficult to dismiss as mere coincidence.