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09/15/2019 09/16/2019 / Jens	/ Leave a comment
Hello and welcome to "The Tepe Telegrams" weblog. This note here is to inform you that the website has moved and now is part of the recently launched blog portal of the German Archaeological Institute.
More news and notes from the Göbekli Tepe research staff now can be found at:
https://www.dainst.blog/the-tepe-telegrams
Turkish Minister of Culture visits Göbekli Tepe (22nd September 2018)
09/22/2018 / Lee	/ Leave a comment
Today Dr Lee Clare and the Göbekli Tepe research team had the great privilege to greet the Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, at the Göbekli Tepe World Heritage Site. Our Excavation Director, Celal Uludağ gave a tour of the main excavation area, highlighting the latest research results and briefing the Minister on our continuing conservation works.
In memory of Harald Hauptmann (1936-2018)
08/14/2018 / Jens	/ Leave a comment
Sadly we have to pass the news that on August 2, Prof. em. Harald Hauptmann passed away. Professor Hauptmann was the former director of the Istanbul Department at the German Archaeological Institute, and, what many people may not be aware of, played a unique role in the initiation of excavations and research at Göbekli Tepe. For this reason, he remained a valuable friend and special mentor over the years.
Harald Hauptmann (1936-2018) (Photo: DAI Istanbul)
Following the completion of his PhD in Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology (Ur- und Frühgeschichte) at Heidelberg University, which focused on the early Neolithic in Thessaly, Hauptmann was made research lecturer at the Istanbul Department of the German Archaeological Institute, a position that he held for five years, until 1971. During this time, he was involved in excavations at such renowned sites as Boğazköy and Norşuntepe. Subsequently, he accepted the call to Heidelberg University, where he held the chair for Pre- and Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology until 1994. In these years, he initiated field research at two notable sites in Southeastern Turkey, at Lidar Höyük and Nevali Çori. This latter site would not only be of major significance for Anatolian Neolithic research, but it was also the first site at which T-shaped limestone pillars were revealed in an architectural context.
Returning to the German Archaeological Institute as head of the Istanbul Department in 1994, Hauptmann continued to focus on the Neolithic in Southeastern Turkey. Together with his former student Klaus Schmidt, who already assisted at Nevali Çori, he initiated field research at Göbekli Tepe, which to this day remains a crucial site for the study of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic and early monumental architecture. Over the first two decades of research at Göbekli Tepe, Hauptmann remained a prominent figure for the excavation project. A constant source of knowledge and inspiration, especially following the untimely death of Klaus Schmidt in 2014, he always had an open ear and was keen to discuss latest finds and new developments.
Hauptmann's contributions to the Neolithic and Bronze Age archaeology of Anatolia are meanwhile considered essential and pioneering work. In particular, we at the Göbekli Tepe research project are thankful for the exchange with Harald Hauptmann. We have not only lost an esteemed colleague, but also a close friend.
Looking beneath the surface: Geophysical surveys at Göbekli Tepe
07/18/2018 07/18/2018 / Jens	/ 15 Comments
Since recently there has been renewed interest in the results of geophysical survey undertaken at Göbekli Tepe in the years 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2012 we put together this short overview on these works and their results – which helped to understand the extension of the Neolithic site and its monuments even in those parts of the tell not yet excavated.
Without a doubt, the most widely known features of the Göbekli Tepe archaeological site are the monumental buildings, which, due to their 'outstanding universal value', were recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Notably, since the very early years of excavations, one of the most pressing questions has been whether these structures, with their characteristic T-pillars, were restricted to certain parts of the mound (where revealed through excavation and suggesting a unique agglomeration of this particular building type) or whether they existed all over the tell.
Archaeological survey methods have changed significantly over the last years. One innovation which has dramatically changed the way field archaeologists work are ground-based physical sensing techniques (for a short introduction into this technology and its application see, e.g. here [external link]). This technology provides us with images of possible archaeological features beneath the surface without even taking a shovel to hand. In 2003, a geophysical survey was undertaken at Göbekli Tepe with the help of GGH – Solutions in Geoscience GmbH. In a first step, large parts of the tell were subjected to extensive magnetic prospection, and later selected areas were studied using georadar and geoelectric tomography.
As already noted by Klaus Schmidt in his 2003 field report which was published the same year (Schmidt 2003, 5), first results already provided a better understanding of the site and served to confirm earlier observations:
"More than ten large enclosures could be located in the geomagnetic map, and some more can be expected. As four enclosures are under excavation (Anlage A-D), in total a minimum of 20 enclosures seem to exist inside the mound of Göbekli Tepe. At every enclosure a number of 12 megalithic pillars can be expected. So, in total more than 200 pillars can be calculated."
Subsequent surveys which were undertaken in the years 2006, 2007, and 2012 also confirmed the earlier predictions based on archaeological surface investigations, i.e. that the monumental circular enclosures were not restricted to a specific part of the mound but existed all over the tell (cf. Dietrich et al. 2012, 675).
Göbekli Tepe excavations and surveys by ground-penetrating radar (Plan: Th. Götzelt, DAI).
Survey-work also provided a useful tool in the planning of field research strategies, with operations focused in areas of particular interest as indicated by survey results. From 2007, excavations were also conducted in other parts of the site where more monumental structures were suspected, e.g. in the Northwest-Hollow. Here, georadar results showed a large, cloverleaf-shaped accumulation comprising of what appeared to be several circular structures. It is in this part of the site that excavations led to the discovery of Enclosure H. Although fieldwork is still not completed in this part of the site, the current state of excavation already confirms the geophysical-geoelectric results (Dietrich et al. 2016, 56).
Geomagnetic survey results in the NW depression, excavation areas superimposed. (Geomagnetics: GGH- Solutions in Geoscience, Plan: J. Notroff, DAI)
Aerial of Enclosure H at current state of excavations, including pillar numbers. (Photos: N. Becker, compilation: J. Notroff, DAI)
O. Dietrich, M. Heun, J. Notroff, K. Schmidt, M. Zarnkow, The Role of Cult and feasting in the Emergence of Neolithic Communities. New Evidence from Göbekli Tepe, South-eastern Turkey, Antiquity 86, 2012, 674-695. [external link]
O. Dietrich, J. Notroff, L. Clare, Chr. Hübner, Ç. Köksal-Schmidt, K. Schmidt, Göbekli Tepe, Anlage H. Ein Vorbericht beim Ausgrabungsstand von 2014, in: Ü. Yalcin (ed.) Anatolian Metal VII – Anatolien und seine Nachbarn vor 10.000 Jahren / Anatolia and Neighbours 10.000 years ago. Der Anschnitt Beiheft 31 (Bochum 2016), 53-69.
K. Schmidt, The 2003 Campaign at Göbekli Tepe (Southeastern Turkey), Neo-Lithics 2/2003, 3-8. [external link]
Göbekli Tepe Added to World Heritage List (Turkey)
07/11/2018 07/11/2018 / tepetelegrams	/ 3 Comments
(After the announcement of the forthcoming decision on the World Heritage status of the site, culturalheritage.news, the Archaeological Heritage Network's (ArcHerNet) [external link] blog, has just published another article by Eva Götting [external link] on the final addition of the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe to UNESCO's World Heritage List. We are gladly sharing it here.)
View of Göbekli Tepe's so-called main excavation area, Enclosure D in the front. (Photo: Nico Becker, DAI)
On July 1 the World Heritage Committee in Bahrain added the Stone Age site of Göbekli Tepe to the World Heritage List.
On the hill of Göbekli Tepe, stone pillars stand tall against the Turkish summer sky. People first came here more than 11.000 years ago. These men and women, who lived as hunters and gatherers, achieved a great deal with very little. Without metal tools, the highly skilled artisans of Göbekli Tepe carved the T-shaped pillars from the local limestone. These pillars – some of which were up to 5.5 metres high and weighed several tons – then found their way from the nearby quarry to the site, where the communities incorporated them into round-oval, semi-subterranean stone buildings. Fox, crane, boar, snake and scorpion arise from the light-coloured stone, leaving a vivid testimony of Neolithic art. For thousands of years, the monumental structures were forgotten, covered by a mound of earth and rubble. However, in 1994 researcher Klaus Schmidt recognised the importance of the place. A Turkish-German collaboration of archaeologists undertook first excavations at Göbekli Tepe. Today, the stone buildings still stand where they were once erected – in the hilly landscape of south-eastern Turkey.
The mound of Göbekli Tepe. View from south. (Photo: Klaus Schmidt, DAI)
In a climatised hall in Bahrain, archaeologist Dr Lee Clare of the German Archaeological Institute [external link] awaits the verdict of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee [external link]. Every year the Committee selects the sites to be included in the World Heritage List. In 2018 the representatives from 21 State Parties meet for the 42nd time. Dr Clare coordinates the international team of archaeologists that investigate Göbekli Tepe and has worked together with the State Party of Turkey on the application process. Over the past two decades, research at Göbekli Tepe has seen the successful collaboration of German archaeologists with the Turkish authorities, first and foremost the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey and the Şanlıurfa Museum. Current research at the site is undertaken in the frame of a DFG [Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft] long-term funding project.
"We're extremely pleased that we can make an active contribution to the Turkish UNESCO nomination of Göbekli Tepe. The significance of the site for our understanding of the Neolithic transition in this key area of the Fertile Crescent can't be stressed enough," says Lee Clare.
Göbekli Tepe – A site of Outstanding Universal Value
Dr Clare knows that it is a long process to build a good case that stands up to scrutiny. The 'Outstanding Universal Value' of a cultural heritage site must be recognisable. A convincing management plan is also one of the criteria of the UNESCO [external link]. World Heritage Committee. During the last 20 years, the team of archaeologists has carefully uncovered just enough of Göbekli Tepe to gain an insight into the possible functions of the site and its significance for contemporaneous hunter-gatherer communities. Two permanent shelters now protect the Neolithic T-pillars, walls and terrazzo floors from wind and weather. The aim of the archaeologists is not only to gain a better understanding of the past but to preserve the site for future generations.
Pillar 56 from Göbekli Tepe's Enclosure H. (Photo: Nico Becker, DAI)
Detail of Pillar 27 in Enclosure C: high relief of a snarling predator.(Photo: Dieter Johannes, DAI)
The efforts first paid out in 2011, when UNESCO included Göbekli Tepe in the World Heritage Tentative List. Now it will be decided if the application of the Turkish State Party is successful. A site benefits from the World Heritage status in various ways. The prestige often helps raise awareness for heritage preservation, resulting in a higher level of protection and conservation at the site. The State Party of Turkey might also receive financial and consulting assistance from UNESCO to support activities for the preservation of Göbekli Tepe.
Göbekli Tepe is a World Heritage Site
Finally, it is announced: Göbekli Tepe is added to the World Heritage List! The representatives of the Turkish State Party and Lee Clare are pleased. The UNESCO acknowledges that Göbekli Tepe "represents a masterpiece of human creative genius". The site "exhibits an important interchange of human values" and "is an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble which illustrates a significant stage in human history."
"When Klaus Schmidt initiated excavations at Göbekli Tepe in the mid-1990s, there was practically no indication of the significance that this site held for us and future generations. The OUV [outstanding universal value] of Göbekli Tepe is undisputed. But it's not only an important site for us archaeologists. It's a crucial site in World history, and its inscription on the World Heritage List will underline this fact".
What has been evident to archaeologists and thousands of visitors to the site for a long time is now official: Göbekli Tepe is of outstanding universal value to the shared cultural heritage of all people.
(CulturalHeritage.news is connected to the Archaeological Heritage Network's (ArcHerNet) which brings together German expertise in the field of cultural preservation and heritage protection. ArcHerNet is coordinated by the German Archaeological Institute and promoted by the Federal Foreign Office.)
Göbekli Tepe now a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
07/01/2018 07/01/2018 / Lee	/ 9 Comments
The Göbekli Tepe Research Team would like to congratulate the State Party of Turkey on the inscription of Göbekli Tepe on the prestigious list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. At the 42nd Session of the World Heritage Committee, currently underway in Bahrain (Manama), the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the site has been underlined. Accordingly, Göbekli Tepe fulfils three of the selection criteria:
i) represents a masterpiece of human creative genius,
ii) exhibits an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design, and
iv) is an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history.
Our research continues at full pace, and the inscription of the site on the UNESCO World Heritage List is an additional incentive. Our work at Göbekli Tepe would not be possible without the continuous support of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey and the Şanlıurfa Museum. Further, we most gratefully acknowledge funding of excavations and research at Göbekli Tepe in the frame of the German Research Foundation (DFG) long-term project, The Prehistoric Societies of Upper Mesopotamia and their Subsistence.
Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to remember Klaus Schmidt, whose tireless efforts from the mid-1990s until his untimely passing in 2014, led to the recognition and excavation of this truly spectacular site.
In the name of the entire Göbekli Tepe Research Team.
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Göbekli Tepe – Soon a new World Heritage site in Turkey?
Göbekli Tepe is one of the most impressive Stone Age sites in the world. On June 24 the World Heritage Committee will decide if the site is going to be included in the World Heritage List. Find out more about recent developements at Göbekli Tepe!
(This text by Eva Götting was first published June 22nd 2018 at Culturalheritage.news [external link], a platform to report about projects aiming at the protection, preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. CulturalHeritage.news is connected to the Archaeological Heritage Network (ArcHerNet) [external link] which brings together German expertise in the field of cultural preservation and heritage protection. ArcHerNet is coordinated by the German Archaeological Institute and promoted by the Federal Foreign Office.)
Göbekli Tepe is unique not only and in its monumental Stone Age architecture, but also its art. The site is located in the south-east of turkey is one of the greatest archaeological sensations of recent times. The famous monumental T-shaped pillars are probably the most characteristic features of Göbekli Tepe. The impressive architecture is interpreted as a temple complex and dates back to the 10th-9th mill. BCE to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic. More than 200 such pillars were found at the site. Each one can be up to 6 m high and weights up to 20 tons. The pillars were cut with great precision from blocks of quarried stone without the use of metal tools, and decorated with relief carvings of animals. The monuments on Göbekli Tepe are a testimony on the history of the transition from hunting communities to agrarian societies
Aerial view of Göbekli Tepe's Enclosure C (Photo: K. Schmidt, DAI).
The hill was first surveyed in the 1960s. In 1994, archaeologist Klaus Schmidt was the first to recognize just how extraordinary the place was. Since then, archaeologists excavated at Göbekli Tepe. The research project is conducted by the German Archaeological Institute [external link] as part of a joint German-Turkish collaboration. The project is supported by the General Directorate of Cultural Assets and Museums, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey and the Şanlıurfa Museum.
Göbekli Tepe – World Heritage
A convincing preservation plan is one of the criteria for a site's inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List [external link] . Göbekli Tepe was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List in 2017. The 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee will take place between June 24 and July 4 in Bahrain. Then it will be decided, if Göbekli Tepe is going to be a World Heritage site.
T-shaped stone pillars at Göbekli Tepe (Photo: N. Becker, DAI).
Conserving the site and opening it up for sustainable tourism has been central to the work carried out by the German Archaeological institute at Göbekli Tepe. The activities range from cleaning and restoring the pillars and the stone-and-mud walls to the erection of protective shelters over the most important architectural features.
A Protective Roof for Göbekli Tepe
Since 2011, the Global Heritage Fund in cooperation with Brandenburg Technical University (BTU) [external link] in Cottbus and the DAI excavation team has been working on a comprehensive site management and conservation plan. The experts aim to allow visitors to explore the unique site, while at the same protecting the archaeological remains. In 2013, a temporary protective shelter was erected over the principal excavation area. Since 2016 two protective roofs have been constructed, protecting the site against climatic conditions. The building work was implemented within the framework of the EU funded project "Revitalisation of History in Şanlıurfa".
Protective roof at Göbekli Tepe (Photo: DAI).
Preserving a Neolithic Site
The construction works of the past years have been accompanied by meticulous analysis and the repair of the walls and monoliths. The archaeological features were left as far as possible in their original condition upon exposure. During the excavation phase, pillar re-erection has only taken place in exceptional circumstances. Only when toppled or leaning monoliths obstructed further excavation work and hence prevented further discoveries about a unique phase in human history were they moved.
Reopening to the Public
After being closed for construction works the past 18 months, the official reopening of Göbekli Tepe is scheduled in summer 2018. The touristic development of the impressive Neolithic site was expedited during the past years, too.
Göbekli Tepe visitor center (Photo: Doğuş Group & MF Barranco).
Drawing inspiration from the circular layouts of the world's first temples the Doğuş Visitor Centre [external link] was build. In a state-of-the-art animation centre the guests can find out more about the site using multi-media installations. The story of the possibly oldest cult structure of human history is projected on 200m-surfaces that allow visitors to circulate throughout the space and interact freely. Overall, we are looking forward to an exciting and eventful summer at Göbekli Tepe.
Plant food management as a prerequisite for monumental building at Early Neolithic Göbekli Tepe
05/29/2018 05/29/2018 / Laura	/ 8 Comments
Plant food is a factor so far slightly neglected in research about Göbekli Tepe. We are now aiming to close this gap [read more here and here]. Preliminary results on grinding equipment from Göbekli Tepe and experimental approaches will be presented at this year´s Awrana (Association of Archaeological Wear and Residue Analysts, external link) conference at University of Nice Côte d'Azur on May 31, in a collaborative paper by Laura Dietrich, Oliver Dietrich, Julia Heeb and Nils Schäkel.
During the 10th and 9th millennia BC, at Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Anatolia, hunter-gatherers constructed the first monumental architecture of mankind. In an older phase, circular enclosures made up of up to 5.5m high pillars decorated richly, mainly with animal motifs, were erected, while in a younger phase rectangular buildings with smaller pillars were in use. Important questions regarding this site concern the way in which small-scale groups joined their forces for the massive construction work, creating a place strongly connected to their worldview, and how they secured their subsistence during the prolonged work at the site.
Until now, the focus was on the numerous finds of animal bones and hunting as subsistence strategy. This image may be biased by bad preservation conditions for plant remains, as more than 10.000 grinding stone were discovered at the site, reaching from flat slabs over deep bowls to mortars, pestles and handstones. At least in the younger phase of the site, a number of the square rooms could be interpreted as storage facilities, as they also contain large limestone vessels with capacities of up to 200 liters. Macroscopic and microscopic use wear hint at the use of the grinding stones for massive plant food processing. This interpretation is based on a comparison with experimentally manufactured objects. During the experiments, use-wear was related to shapes and to the grinding motions as important analytical parameters.
The paper aims to reveal the role of plant food at Göbekli Tepe, and linked with this, economic and social factors related to the construction and maintenance of this important site.
Behind the Mask: Early Neolithic miniature masks (and one larger-than-life example) from Göbekli Tepe (and beyond).
03/15/2018 03/16/2018 / Jens	/ 3 Comments
(A longer and more extensive version of this text was originally published recently: O. Dietrich, J. Notroff, L. Dietrich, Masks and Masquerade in the Early Neolithic: A view from Upper Mesopotamia, Time and Mind 11:1, 2018, 3-21 [external link].)
Among early prehistoric masks, those from the Judean Hills and Desert [external link] can be considered the most prominent examples. These masks, made of stone and weighing up to approximately 2 kg, strike the modern observer with their almost expressionistic facial features – each is individual, as if depicting specific individuals or beings. Some have holes around the rim, probably to allow attaching them to something, or to actually wear them (although they are fairly heavy). Chronologically, the oldest of these Southern Levantine masks belong to the Pre-Pottery-Neolithic B, i.e. the mid 9th and 8th millennia BC. Since specimens excavated in the Nahal Hemar cave (Israel) in the early 1980s were found within an assemblage interpreted as 'cultic' a ritual use of these masks was assumed (Bar Yosef & Alon 1988). The Southern Levantine examples are special and important, but not unique in their period. Within the rich repertoire of sculpture from several contemporary sites in this region, a few artefacts with concave or flat rear backs stand out that could be interpreted as depitions of masks.
Figure 1: Miniature mask from Nevalı Çori (Drawing: K. Schmidt, courtesy of H. Hauptmann).
From Jerf el Ahmar, a PPNA A/transition to PPN B site in northern Syria (characterised by round and rectangular buildings with limestone foundations) two little stone heads are reported which show a conspicuous concave cavity on their backside (Jammous & Stordeur 1999; Stordeur & Abbès 2002). They are made from pebbles, only about 4 cm high and show eyes, a nose, and mouth. The backside of one of these objetcs is grooved, the other one concave. Another miniature stone mask of similar size is known from Nevalı Çori (Figure 1) in southeastern Turkey (Badisches Landesmuseum 2007, 292, nr. 110, Fig. 110; Hauptmann 2011, Fig. 17). Again eyes, nose, and mouth are depicted, the back is concave. From its find context, a middle-PPN B date can be assumed for this mask. Nevalı Çori furthermore has become well known as the first place there a characteristic element of PPN architecture of the region was discovered: T-shaped, apparently anthropomorphic, pillars which link it to another site nearby which also has produced a number of comparable masks: Göbekli Tepe.
Figure 2: Larger than life-sized mask from Göbekli Tepe (Photo: K. Schmidt, DAI).
A first, larger than life-sized (height: 42 cm) and complete human mask (Figure 2) made from limestone was found during clearance work before beginning of excavations in 1995 (Schmidt 1996: 2-3, Fig. 1). The depiction of the face is minimalistic, almost abstract. They eyes are very faint and the mouth is absent. Forehead and nose are carved in a geometrical manner, almost resembling a 'T'. This manner of portraying the human face is characteristic also for three-dimensional anthropomorphic sculpture at Göbekli Tepe and thus a clear indicator that a human face is depicted here. Due to its height it seems too large to be actually worn, but could have been intended to be fixed to a wall or another kind of support.
Figure 3: Miniature mask from Göbekli Tepe (Photo: K. Schmidt, Drawing: Ç. Köksal-Schmidt, DAI).
The second example is another miniature (height: 5.7 cm), also made from limestone (Badisches Landesmuseum 2007: 275, No. 29, Fig. 29). It was found in the upper layers of the filling of Enclosure D in 2001 (Figure 3). With a concave rear like the specimen reported from Nevalı Çori, it follows the same minimalistic principle as the large mask from Göbekli Tepe. Again, it is clear that a human face is depicted, but individual characteristics are not given. The eyes are not even suggested here, a mouth is absent again.
Figure 4: Miniature mask from Göbekli Tepe, made from a flint cortex (Photo: N. Becker, DAI).
The third mask, a miniature again (height: 4.7 cm) is of a different type (Figure 4). Not only was it made from a flint cortex, it also is much more expressive, due to curved chevrons engraved into its forehead, not unlike the mask from Jerf el Ahmar discussed above. This may indicate a headdress, but the fairly low setting of the lines could also hint at tattooing or scarification. The back was not finished. This mask was found in 2010, high in the stratigraphy, during excavations in Enclosure H, next to (central) Pillar 51.
Figure 5: Miniature mask from Göbekli Tepe, engraved in a flint cortex (Photo: K. Schmidt, DAI).
A fourth miniature (height: 4.5 cm high) of a mask was also engraved into a flint cortex (Figure 5). Its form follows the reduced depiction of the face of the first two examples again, with more pronounced eyes. It was found in 2008 next to the eastern central pillar of Enclosure C.
While the first mask can only broadly be dated to the PPN as a surface find, the second mask from the filling of Enclosure D could indicate a PPN A date, as could the miniature mask from Enclosure C, with its position nearby one of the central pillars. Enclosure C has been damaged and disturbed in prehistory by a large pit directed at the central pillars, but the mask seems to come from an untouched floor layer. The third mask was found next to a central pillar of Enclosure H. The stone circle was also damaged and disturbed in prehistory already.
Three of the masks found at Göbekli Tepe have undoubtedly a similar style to the example from Nevalı Çori. They show non-individualized faces. However, at Göbekli Tepe the mouth is not depicted, while the Nevalı Çori mask almost gives the impression of a screaming face. Together with the finds from other sites, a large repertoire of masks in different styles is suggested. All types, with and without mouth, more individualized or abstract, are also well attested for in the large repertoire of limestone sculpture found at Göbekli Tepe (Figure 6). Their treatment during the refilling events can shed some light on aspects of the use of masks during the PPN at this site.
Figure 6: Selection of limestone heads from Göbekli Tepe, not to scale (Photos: N. Becker, D. Johannes, K. Schmidt, DAI).
Burial rites at Göbekli Tepe seem to have been applied to a part of a hierarchical system of anthropomorphic depictions. The enclosures' central pillars are abstracted and clearly characterized as anthropomorphic. The surrounding pillars are also stylized, but smaller and contain zoomorphic decoration. They are orientated towards the central pillars and evoke the association of a gathering. Naturalistic anthropomorphic sculpture, which may partly depict masked people, is smaller and intentionally fragmented. The stone masks are strongly related to this category through form and deposition treatment. During backfilling of the enclosures, a selection of fragments, mostly (masked?) heads, and complete masks, was placed inside the filling, most often near the central pillars. If we assume that the stone masks are miniature or supra-sized representations of real organic masks actually worn, they could well attest that ritual activity at Göbekli Tepe and other sites included masquerade to the point where people became an active part within this complex mythology.
During the early Neolithic in the Near East, masks and masking possessed a significant role in rituals re-enacting mythological narratives closely related to death, taking place at sites with special purpose buildings and a noticeably rich iconography. This importance apparently justified the time-consuming and complicated manufacture of these praraphernalia as well as miniature and larger-than-life-sized representations of these items. A small amount of possible mask depictions in stone are all what remains of a presumably manifold Early Neolithic tradition of ritual masquerade.
Badisches Landesmuseum (ed.), Vor 12.000 Jahren in Anatolien. Die ältesten Monumente der Menschheit, Stuttgart 2007.
Bar Yosef, O. and Alon, D., Nahal Hemar Cave, 'Atiqot 18, 1988, 1-81.
Hauptmann, H., The Urfa Region, in: Özdoğan, M., Başgelen, N., Kuniholm, P. (eds.), The Neolithic in Turkey 2. The Euphrates Basin, Istanbul 2011, 85-138.
Jammous, B. and Stordeur, D., Jerf el-Ahmar: un site Mureybetien du moyen Euphrate Syrien, horizon PPNA – Xe millénaire avant JC, in: del Olmo-Lete, G. and Montero Fenollós, J.-L. (eds.), Archaeology of the Upper Syrian Euphrates, the Tishrin Dam Areas, Barcelona 1999, 57-69.
Schmidt, K., The Urfa Project 1996, Neo-Lithics 2, 1996, 2-3.
Schmidt, K., Göbekli Tepe: A Stone Age Sanctuary in south-eastern Anatolia, Berlin 2012.
Stordeur, D. and Abbès, F., Du PPNA au PPNB: mise en lumière d´une phase transition à Jerf el Ahmar (Syrie), Bulletin de la Société Préhistorique Française 99 (3), 2002, 563-595.
Visitors back at the ruins again.
According recent media reports [external link] the Şanlıurfa Haleplibahçe Museum and the municipality of Şanlıurfa, which are responsible for the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe, have now enabled visitor access to the prehistoric ruins again.
For further information please refer to the Archaeological Museum in Şanlıurfa [external link].
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We, Prato – Youth in transformation
"I wish you to be a blossoming multicolored meadow
Where diversity is what matters,
Where different flowers are taken as one,
Blended to create brilliant new colors."
(In the original poem, "meadow" is translated as "prato," which is also the name of the Tuscan city).
an extract from "My Prato" by Yuan Wu Ning (from "Second generation", stories from the literary contest "The city seen and experienced by Prato's second generation people," a project of the Province of Prato, in collaboration with Monash University, Piano B Edizioni, 2013, Prato).
The photographic project "We, Prato" looks at second generation young people of Chinese origins and their peers of Italian origin. The theme of the Chinese second generation young people in Prato is a current and critical issue which has not yet been deeply studied.
The majority of people of Chinese origins under 25 years in Prato were born and attended schools there. They study in Italian, speak Italian, eat Italian food and in most cases feel that Prato is their home. When outsiders meet this community, their first question is often one of identity, and there is no clear answer.
The images of the project "We, Prato" portray 16 young people aged between 16 and 28 years old in an environment which they have chosen and which is, in their opinion, a symbol of integration and development. The faces of the subjects are sharp, while the background is out of focus. Places of integration are important, but they have no value if there is no activity and presence of young people. The work has been shot in black and white using silver gelatin film and printed on fiber-based paper. Thanking to the the Scheimpflug technique (typical of movable large format photographic cameras) the focus area is just on the faces of the person depicted.
Every subject was asked to name three terms that could go in association with the word "integration". The results are certainly interesting and also give us some indication of the personalities and their instinctive rapport with the theme of integration.
These images are not meant to give an answer. They will remain as a document of the current situation.
All photographs were taken in Prato between March and May 2014.
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The Himalayan Times > Kathmandu > SC issues interim order not to implement PUBG ban
SC issues interim order not to implement PUBG ban
Published: April 19, 2019 3:05 pm On: Kathmandu
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KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court today issued an interim order in the name of government authorities to not implement Kathmandu District Court's decision to ban popular online game Player Unknown's Battleground (PUBG). A single bench of Justice Ishwar Prasad Khatiwada issued the order.
"It may been seen as a mere ban-lift on a mobile game, but what has actually happened and what this must be understood as is that this is a victory of the right to freedom of expression" said Advocate Prabin Subedi, he who had led the petition filed against the district court's decision at the apex court on Tuesday. A Writ Petition was filed at Supreme Court on Tuesday by a team of lawyers from Paramount Legal Advisory Services.
Subedi, after the interim order was issued, had tweeted :
Supreme Court gives Interim Order and asks not to execute the decision of Government of Nepal banning #PUBG in Nepal. #FoEinInternet
— Prabin Subedi (@Nepallawyer) April 19, 2019
"Nothing should be banned merely to fulfill demands of a few set of individuals. The focus should rather be on regulation, following proper channels, be it either through a regulatory body or by means of forming new laws," said law graduate Binaya Rimal, who was one among those who filed the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Tuesday. "Regulation ensures that there is no discrimination against anyone or that nobody is directly affected. Bans that are outcomes of haphazard decisions do not solve anything, rather set bad precedents and invite complications," Rimal added.
The PIL was based on the ground that the order issued by Kathmandu District Court on request of Metropolitan Police Crime Division (MPCD) is a clear violation of fundamental rights of people as incorporated in the Constitution of Nepal.
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Grace Slick in a blue velvet suit. Gram Parsons bashing a tambourine. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young appearing like they like each other. Altamont will be forever known as the death of the Sixties, but the Library of Congress just made it a little sunnier with previously unreleased footage.
The 30-minute clip — released via the Congress' blog — contains no sound, with a fuzzy home video quality that looks as if your drunk aunt filmed your backyard family barbecue. And yet it shows that contrary to how it was remembered, Altamont was more than a Rolling Stones concert gone terribly wrong, where the Hells Angels famously knifed 18-year-old fan Meredith Hunter.
Here we see footage not included in Gimme Shelter, like the Flying Burrito Brothers' performance at nine minutes in. Gram Parsons commands the stage, while Keith Richards and Mick Jagger marvel from afar. (That same night, Richards played "Wild Horses" for Parsons, which he ended up covering on Burrito Deluxe a year later.) Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young take the stage around 11 minutes, ironically kicking off with "Woodstock." (Following the festival, the supergroup would head to UCLA for their second concert of the day).
In the blog post, Neely Tucker explains that the Library of Congress found the footage in 200,000 reels of film it acquired 20 years ago from archivist Rick Prelinger. A technician discovered two reels labeled "Stones in the Park," which Neely assumed was the well-documented 1969 Hyde Park show. But he was pleasantly surprised to find he was incorrect.
"Many people know the Gimme Shelter documentary pretty well, but there's a lot more in this home movie," he wrote. "Although the footage is silent, we were all thrilled to see close-up footage of concert performers who were cut from the film, such as Carlos Santana and Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. It was especially great to see Gram Parsons fronting the Flying Burrito Brothers, since you only see the back of his head in Gimme Shelter."
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Malala – Why You Are Never Too Young To Take A Stand
October 14, 2014 October 15, 2014 ionutLeave a comment
Malala Yousafzai from Women Moving Millions on Vimeo.
Originally posted on LinkedIn Influencers on October 14, 2014.
Last month, Women Moving Millions (WMM) held our annual summit in New York City. It was two action packed days of speakers, panels, discussions, and debate, all revolving around The Story of Power, which was this year's theme. We were fortunate to have so many incredible speakers and guests in attendance, such as Pat Mitchell, Gloria Feldt, Demi Moore, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of Norway Mette-Marit. Michel Kimmel, Barbara Annis and Abigail Disney, but in particular, we were honoured to have Malala Yousafzai be a part of our event. Malala, as many people know, is an extraordinary teenager from Pakistan. She first made headlines around the world in October of 2012 when Taliban gunmen boarded her school bus and shot her in the head at the age of 15. She was targeted because of her advocacy for the right of children, and in particular young girls, to go to school, and the world at large was appalled by the horrific attempt on her life. Miraculously, Malala survived the attack, and in the two years since, she has spoken out for the educational rights of children around the world, set up the Malala Fund to help spur education initiatives, inspired a petition calling for every child in the world to be in school by 2015, released a book titled I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban, and in July of 2013, she addressed the United Nations on her 16th birthday and called for universal worldwide access to education. Like I said, she is extraordinary.
Last week, in recognition of her efforts to support the educational rights of children, despite the dangers this advocacy poses, the Nobel Committee awarded Malala the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with children's rights activist Kailash Satyarthi of India. At 17, she is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient in history, and only the second recipient from Pakistan, after Abdus Salam won in 1979 for Physics, and I can't think of anyone more deserving of this award. While it took incredible courage and bravery to speak out for girls' education prior to the attack on her life, it is what she has done in the aftermath that most amazes me. Malala has taken the spotlight that has been thrust upon her and used it to advocate for the right of children to go to school around the world. She was given a platform to speak from, and she has made sure that her voice is being heard, all while remaining incredibly poised, articulate, and self-assured, and when she speaks, she speaks with a wisdom that is way beyond her years.
When I think of Malala and all that she has accomplished, I can't help but think of what an incredible role model she is for young people around the world. Her story is proof that no matter what your age, you are never too young to take a stand and speak out for what you believe in, and it is my hope that when children and teenagers read about Malala's journey to where she is today, they will realize that it is never too early to make a difference in this world. It is this inspiration, along with her numerous other accomplishments, that will be Malala's legacy for decades to come.
With all of the honors, awards, and accolades, not to mention the numerous speaking engagements, appearances, and speeches, it is worth noting that Malala has remained a remarkably grounded teenager through it all, and despite her fame, she is certainly not neglecting her studies. In fact, Malala was not with us in person for the summit last month because she was back at school in England. Instead, she addressed us through a pre-recorded message that can be seen here ( and above) and Shiza Shahid, Executive Director of The Malala Fund addressed the group in person (pictured above). Additionally, it was reported that when news broke last week that Malala had won the Nobel Peace Prize, she had to be pulled from a Chemistry class to be given the good news. Something tells me that after securing a place in history, Malala went right back to her class and to the education that every child in the world deserves. If Malala has anything to say about it, that day will arrive sooner rather than later.
Leadership- You Take It With You
August 14, 2014 ionutLeave a comment
Posted on LinkedIn Influencers on August 14, 2014
Leadership. It's a very big topic that I have been thinking about a lot lately. One of the main reasons I've been giving it a lot of thought is because I was asked to talk about leadership in the context of my career at Goldman Sachs and my current role as CEO of Women Moving Millions by Porsche as part of a series they are doing called, "There is no substitute for…." The videos include profiles of many amazing leaders, including Danae Ringelmann, Co-Founder of Indiegogo, Brian Spaly, CEO of Trunk Club, Ruth Zukerman, Founder of Flywheel Sports, Howard Tullman, CEO of 1871, and Kenny Dichter, Founder and CEO of Wheels Up. Needless to say, I was beyond honored to be included. The shoot was in July, and the completed video was just released.
Of course, I tried to prepare for the shoot, but the goal was to not have something scripted out, but rather for it to just be in conversation about the topic. What you see above is a few minutes of a very long conversation. Flying home that night from Los Angeles, I drifted back to so many memories from my time at Goldman, and in particular, to the work I did in those last few years that really ignited my interest in leadership development. I was part of a core team that created the first conferences for women at the firm (1990s), and I obsessively collected and shared the best articles I could find on subjects ranging from creative thinking to team building, facilitation, time management, listening, change management, and much, much more. I still have all of those articles, and I store them in a dedicated file room in my house that continues to expand on a daily basis. I think this shows commitment. My kids call me a hoarder.
Back then, Goldman noted my obsession with the concept of leadership development, and I was invited to serve on the initial task force that created Pine Street, Goldman's leadership development effort, as well as helping to hire the firm's first Chief Learning Officer. During the course of that process, we held endless conversations with experts in the field, and I consumed massive amounts of research on the subject. Not only did I want to be a great leader, but I wanted to understand how to help others become leaders as well. It was that work that helped me to see how connected those two things really are. I don't think you can truly be a great leader without being a great teacher and a mentor to others as they move through their own leadership journey. Looking back I realize that while doing the best I could at the time, with the knowledge and wisdom I had, I could have been so much better.
What I wish someone would have told me earlier in my career, is that leadership, and management, is something you can truly learn. You need to learn. There are skills involved with both that don't just 'happen' when you get promoted. How you learn it is by watching others' actions closely, by reading everything you can get your hands on, by putting it all into practice, and intentionally monitoring outcomes and being willing to adjust. Ideally, you put it into practice on behalf of something you are truly passionate about. (If you watch the other Porsche videos you will see some amazing examples of this.) I said in the video that for me, being a leader is not the same thing as having a big title. There were and are a lot of people with big titles who are not strong leaders, or good managers. At In fact, one of the reasons why we created Pine Street was because we realized that there were many senior member of the firm with big titles who were managing lots of people and running big business areas, but did not have the skills they needed to excel in their roles which included developing the talent underneath them. Thankfully, there were a lot of excellent ones as well. We also set up the firm's first executive coaching program and if you have the resources, there is perhaps no better way to accelerate your development.
I loved the work I did at that time so much. I could not get enough of it. Though I did not think about it like this at the time, I now see that my life's work would become centered around helping to develop and advance women's leadership. In fact, one of the last major projects I did at Goldman was to help launch ASCEND: A Women's Leadership Exchange, which brought together internal women leaders at the firm with the most senior external women leaders from all areas of business that had touch points to Goldman. The year was 2002. It seems almost silly now, but one of the reasons we did it was to prove just how many women leaders there were out there and how incredible they were as leaders. Because we were inviting only the top women in the areas of money management, corporate CEOs/COOs/CFOs, wealth holders, and such, it was not until we actually put the list together that people came to see the growing power and influence of women. In other words, we were trying to prove the business case for women's leadership. That event was a game changer for me. I realized that although deeply honored to be a senior woman, I was also tired of often being the only woman in the room, and I wanted to be in places and spaces where I could learn from amazing women leaders.
When I left Goldman, I did not go on to another paid position, but instead, I began working full time in service of a bigger mission and purpose: to make the world a more just, equitable, and gender balanced place. For a while, it felt really weird to not have a big title and a team of people to work with, but over time, I came to see that you can take your leadership with you. By that, I mean that when you leave a leadership role, you can bring all of the skills and knowledge you have acquired and apply them to your next role. For me, it took a while. It was 10 years later, in 2012, that I became President and Chief Engagement Officer of Women Moving Millions. I now lead a small team of amazing staff, partner with an incredible Board of Directors, and I do work that helps to amplify the leadership of over 200 women (and a few men) who have given large gifts in support of girls and women. To do this, I often find myself digging through the piles of books, research, and notes that I was surrounded by 12 years ago, and pulling them out for current use. The great news is that women and men, but according to studies, more women then men, rank making a positive difference in the world very highly in terms of what to do with their time and money.
So I write, give speeches, host events, serve on boards, and do all that I do because I have grabbed hold of a vision for what I want the world to be like, and with everything I have, I will it forward. Does that make me a leader? I hope so. But as I said in the video, it is indeed an honor and a privilege to ever be called one.
I am feeling this leadership theme and will do some other posts on this topic including my favorite leadership books, articles and quotes. If you have suggestions for topics, please let me know.
2012 Women in the World Conference Round Up
March 28, 2012 April 25, 2012 ionutLeave a comment
A few weeks have passed since I attended the Women in the World Conference in New York City, an event hosted by Tina Brown of the Daily Beast, but many of the things I heard, saw and experienced are staying with me. The line up was extensive, from Angelina Jolie to Hillary Clinton, Oprah to Meryl Streep and so many more. It would be impossible to give a synopsis of every performance, speaker, and story told at the conference (see agenda) but I wanted to share just a few thoughts as it was truly an incredible few days. On the DAILY BEAST site they have a lot of content from the conference and I would encourage you to make yourself a cup of tea, and cruise through it.
I embraced the whole TWITTER thing during the conference, which was fascinating. I have to say I did not really 'get it' until this event. I TWEETED realtime, mainly just great quotes from the speakers, and by adding the hashtag for the event I could follow along and pick up what many in the audience felt were the big take aways as it was happening. (you can check out all the tweets here). To see what I tweeted (like you care I know…) go to my twitter home page. It was just really cool and in the future I will most certainly check out the TWEETS for events I cannot attend in person.
In general the best sessions, in my opinion, featured women from outside the United States. Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Laureate, was absolutely incredible. Not only was the content of what she was saying amazing, but also how she shared it. When asked a question, she answered with a story. The importance of storytelling was a HUGE take-away for me. She said American women must "get up" if they want to affect change. ( a write up on the session can be found here – Daily Beast) As it relates to women and men she says, "as long as we continue to engage from a position of weakness, they will never respect us. It is time for women to stop being politely angry." Leymah schooled us in how to use power to affect positive change in the world. She rocked.
I contrast the above with the session called "Where are the women at the top?" hosted by the amazing Sheryl Sandbery, COO of Facebook. The panel featured fabulous women including Jill Abramson, Shelby Knox, Anne Kornblut, Cheryl Mills, and Gloria Steinem but the discussion fell short. The key question asked was "has the definition – or importance- of professional success changed since the dawn of feminism?" What ????? I don't even know what that means nor do I think it is current and relevant. It felt like a conversation we have had over and over and over and over. I sat there thinking that if Leymah had only gone FIRST, this panel could have taken a whole other direction. Instead of asking where are the women, answer: virtually nowhere, we could have been talking about concrete actions to get them there. Opportunity missed in my opinion.
A completely fascinating panel was "Changing The Minds of Men" moderated by Christiane Amanpour featuring Bibi Hokmina, Mohammad Nasib, and Zainab Salbi. Bibi is a woman who has for a long time dressed as a man. She is an elected official in Eastern Afghanistan and it was so interesting to listen to a woman, dressed as a man, talk about women power and potential. Bottom line, she is very worried that with the US pulling out of Afghanistan, there will be a tremendous roll back of the gains made by women in her country. I certainly share her concern. Click here to watch.
In the closing session, Hillary Clinton asks the question, "'Why do extremists—in every country—want to control women?' The Secretary of State said that even the U.S. ought to live its own values because 'America needs to set an example for the entire world.'" ( another AMEN!!!!!) The video posted by The Daily Beast can be found above, as well as many others on The Daily Beast Website.
Some of the great quotes I found on twitter:
"When you play a great world leader, you get an Oscar. And when you get a true world leader, you get Hillary Clinton" Meryl Streep
"Women should have the right to make their own decisions, in every country." – Hillary Clinton
"Until we get political power, we can't make giant strides. And every woman in here needs to help get a woman elected." -Kah Walla
"I feel like I've been plugged into an energy source: it's bigger than oil, coal — it's girls!" –Meryl Streep
"Women's rights are human rights. Hillary is making those words a lynch pin of political policy." –Meryl Streep
"Being a woman in the world means never giving up on yourself, on your potential, on your future. It means getting up, working hard, and putting a country or a community on your back." Hillary Clinton
"Somebody can imprison your body, but not your mind." – Zin Mar Aung, #Burmese activist imprisoned for 11 years
Insider also posted 9 of the best quotes from the 2012 Women in the World Conference.


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2007 contacts for the Haiti Support Network were Ray LaForest and Lauren Melodia.[1]
Supporting Aristide
On April 7 2004 in the Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College. A multinational crowd of 2,000, mainly people from Haiti and the English-speaking Caribbean, packed the hall to hear a program entitled "An Evening with Friends of Haiti: The Truth Behind the Haiti Coup."
A broad range of speakers and cultural performers ignited the stage for three-and-a-half hours to express heartfelt anti-imperialist solidarity with the besieged Caribbean country. Haiti has once again suffered a horrific atrocity with the U.S.-orchestrated kidnapping of its democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, on Feb. 29.
The rally was co-chaired by Kim Ives and Karine Jean-Pierre from Haiti Support Network (HSN), with Pat Chin and Sara Flounders from the Workers World Party controlled International Action Center.
Other speakers included Alina Sixto, Family Lavalas New York/Tri-State Area; Rep. Major Owens of Brooklyn; Mario Dupuy, Aristide's state secretary of communication; Don Rojas, Amy Goodman and Bernard White, WBAI-Pacifica Radio; Ray LaForest, Haitian labor organizer, District Council 1707; Brian Concannon, human-rights attorney; Brooklyn College student Starr Bernard; Serge Lilavois, Support Committee for PPN; Los Angeles anti-police brutality activist Michael Zinzun; Dominican activist Marc Torres; and Haitian performers Marguerite Laurent and Phantoms[2].
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The idiomatic expression 'fly in ointment' brings back memories of the 2011 election campaign when it was the then NDP Second District candidate and now Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline who labelled Penn 'an empty kerosene pan'. Skelton-Cline is a close relative of Bishop Cline.
"The talk, and coming now and presenting [herself] as a candidate at this late hour, I am not saying she is not genuine but somehow I feel this is done to mess up the political process, pull votes from here, pull votes from this one, pull votes from that one and just create what seems to be now, like confusion and that is not good for our country," said Bishop Cline in an exclusive interview with this news site last evening, May 20, 2015.
"If you want to be a part of change you can be a part of change. All that she said tonight could have been brought to some of the legislators that were in power. You don't have to be in no elected office to do those things. You can speak truth to power, you can give voice to Politicians and let them work on some of the things," he further said.
Bishop Cline said he listened to the speech by Mrs Dancia Penn which he described as very eloquent and well-spoken but said that if one is to judge from her last tenure in the House of Assembly it would show that actions speak louder than words.
According to Bishop Cline, when he listened to all the candidates announcing their intentions to contest, it leaves much to be desired. "It seems like all of us should get in the race. Like even me should be in the race because it seems like this is almost like a little football game playing touch and tag," said Bishop Cline.
There were several attempts made by this news site before to pick the mind of Cline about his taste of the current political atmosphere, even to find out whether or not he was considering running for office, and he had chosen not to speak.
He added, "But when I see these kinds of last ditch efforts to sort of derail, I think the process, this is just my opinion, and pull votes from here and there," he said he had to say something.
Meanwhile, the idiomatic expression 'fly in ointment' brings back memories of the 2011 election campaign when it was the then NDP Second District candidate and now Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline who labelled Penn 'an empty kerosene pan'.
Skelton-Cline happens to be a close relative of Bishop Cline.
"The culture of disrespect which was started by a member of the NDP in the 2011 elections when he referred to our Deputy Chief Minister as an empty kerosene pan, followed by a sitting member of that government calling our Premier, then Premier and your representative [Hon Ralph T. O'Neal], an emperor without clothes...That continues to today as you would have heard the lawless rants and raves including name calling when referring to us during this campaign," Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party Hon Julian Fraser RA had stated at the launch of the VIP Ninth District candidate Elton L. Sprauve aka All Out in Virgin Gorda on May 12, 2015.
You want me answer that? Let's just say Jack of many trades master at NONE!
He is a damn BVIslander and he has the right talk. That's what he is.
hello! dont pull that preacher card because his nephew MITCH is a preacher too... what goes for the goose goes for the gander!
The truth of the matter is that you dislike the lady and is fearful she returns as Min of Health and remove you from BVI Health Services. What was the purpose of your rant? Hypocrite!!! There are worst than her in the HOA. Check with God first before speaking... Why are you scared? Doesn't God choose who to put up and pull down? Your ugly is showing.
(Fly in his ointment says...Doesn't God choose who to put up and pull down?)...Not if You are a God onto Yourself?
flashing fireworks fresh and lingering in the brains of the voters.
That is very shameful on the part of Dr. Smith; especially claiming to be a Christian. He has deprived many of their right to vote as well as the electorate the opportunity to learn the financial health of the country; (how much we owe, with all the borrowing and spending). It is specially important to know this information because if the country is in high debt, it means that taxes will go up in order to pay the bills. Nothing is free and the big lavish spending will have to be paid for. This affect everyone's pocket.
Now the Ndp must be saying to themselves: "What de hell went wrong wid we brains?"
Dancia is a woman with outstanding credentials...and is running on the eternal premise of: "Country above self".
She will create a big problem for NDP. First, she will get her regular voters as if she was running in the 8th. Those that support her, will also support 3 of the VIPs At-large. which means less votes for Ndp At-large. In the 9th are are over 1600 votes up for grabs. Again, she will do very well there.
In the end, Dancia is a Vip. She attended Vip launch of All Out as well as the Vip launch at the Band Stand last Saturday night in Road Town. She will merge with the Vip and once again become Minister of Health so she can continue with the work she already started.
This of course would be a big, big problem for Cline,and it isn't any wonder that he is about to have a nervous breakdown because his scampish acts will be brought to light.
"Not everyone that says Lord, Lord will enter into the kingdom"
He is whatever the hell he wants to be, He's human!
Dancia is on stand by just in case.
This is not confusing, if she win as an independent candidate and one of the parties does not have the thirteen members, she can join them and make up the thirteen.
Have you ever pondered that the VIP no longer endorses her or she doesn't believe in their philosophy? If so, that speaks volume. Either way it makes me, as it should make anyone, a bit skeptical of the VIP. Beside, I have come to realize that although some of the new comers on their ticket have potential, they aren't quite ready...and the seasoned ones have a track record of poor leadership, and they fail to listen to the people -- Fraser, for one is a dictator, not a liberator.
John Cline is not an NDP, He is a BVIlander..
oh lord add he to pope myron Ms. P and Joe jack the NDP ship is going down!
The disrespect you have shown Ms. Penn has been noted previously and again now. One would have hoped that a man of the cloth would know better than to stoop so low as to use disparaging remarks, but every profession has its' detractors, and the church is no different.
The date for the SNAP election was only announced 14 days prior to Ms. Penn's announcement. Why would you be surprised that she had not yet declared? As with several others, Ms. Penn believed there would be more time.
It seems to me as though "someone" is more than a little threatened by Ms. Penn's entrance into the race. If she were truly just a "fly in the ointment", you wouldn't have bothered to comment.
I agree with your comment 100%.
@Scary Mary, I think you are spot on, especially in relation to your last comment. That was my immediate impression, too, when I read the article. There is a palpable fear and urgency in the Bishop's rejection of Mrs. Penn-Sallah's candidacy. It makes one wonder what exactly is in the ointment.
Given the NDP's abrupt dissolution of the House, it ought not to come as a surprise to anyone if there are nominees come Nomination Day of now undeclared candidates. Mrs. Penn-Sallah's declaration is certainly within that 'reasonable' period left by the NDP for campaigning.
I just cannot wrap my mind around the good Bishop's outburst.
Do not remind the people of the BVI of your rude @$$ nephew Claude Cline Skelton he called her an empty can of kerosene , now you have to refer to her as "a fly in ointment" . This lady is a well respected woman more respectable than you and your nephew put together dont's go there all you going to do is make things bad for the other nephew who is loved by many. DANCIA YOU GOT MY VOTE!!! way to go woman!!
So what is Cline and the rest of his cronies afraid of? We didn't see or hear his comment when that new party emerged and decided to contest, although they do not have a full slate? That party that just came on last week.
It is the woman's constitutional right to want to defend her country. Why didn't he talk about the injustice and bad mindedness of the administration to call this snap election? Mrs. Penn is a woman of class that in spite of the snap election she will want to jump in and make a positive contribution.
It is amazing and I am now beginning to wonder why are they all on the back of Fraser and now Dancia? This seem to me like they are 2 forces to reckon with and those ones criticizing and saying all manner of evil are afraid of them, Frazer and Dancia.
My People of the BVI, don't be fooled any more by the loud noise and scare tactic. They already said action speak louder than words, but all their loud talk ent matching their action. Remember that is how they got you last time, by making you scared, and they said last time that if VIP got back in they would cut down and send home civil servants, now they saying Fraser lie, but I wonder what was it then, when they said it? VIP ALL THE WAY!!!! Including Dancia, ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!
It is a shame to hear somebody like John I. Clyne speak like about a person who has contribute significantly to this country for justice and freedom. He is doing so because he fully well know what she said in her message last evening is the truth. The massive corruption, abuse of office and conflict of interest is in the BVI Health Services Authority of which he is the chairman of the board. Yet ppl cant see this BVIHSA workers cant get their hard earned increments while ********** walked away with millions from the gov't treasury sanctioned by the Premier and the Health Minister. Dancia chook him in his side with pin why he is now attacking her so the truth don't come out. John I. Clyne u is a Wolf in Sheep Clothing and everyone knows that. This NDP Gov't has condoned all kind of wrong doing. All these sort of corruption happening and the governor turning a blind eye. We need 2 investigate the governor and as for JIC a guilty mind needs no accuser.
Bishop Cline, I am very careful with respect to persons who are deemed to be"men/women of the cloth" but not to say much. This appeared to be personal and you seem frightened to me. I did not hear you say anything...as far as I know about any other candidate. Did she do anything to you?. What about those elaborate sermons you preached on forgiveness? Were they just a show for the moment?. I do believe that Ms. Penn's entry has added political flavor in this election process. The people of this territory, subject to what others may think are not stupid. They are the ones who will choose a candidate on June 8th. Your duty Sir, is to do the same and as a man of the cloth to pray for us.
Where was John Cline speaking publicly when Eileene Parsons was using curse words in public at current member of the House of Assembly. Cline you too one sided and hypocritical.
The Dancia defenders, please show us her record.
I blame Ronnie----Because this cry about this man is been loud and written--But Ronnie refused to do something.. The Monster you built Ronnie will now tear your house down. That`s why you lose a lot of your fans,, because of this character, a lot of us aint voting for you.
look a the independent candidates. Preston Stoutt and Dancia are two solid and legitimate leaders. Frankly, I can see Dancia representing BVI overseas better than I can see Fraser. Mix up the votes and get a more diverse legislature in for more thoughtful government, not just one side or another.
Shaw, I couldn't agree more on all counts.
Well, can you imagine that nasty and degrading remarks coming from an other Cline? Last election was one Cline, now another Cline and they both claim to be preachers and even Bishop???? Preacher and Bishop of what????? That tells me a lot. Wow!!!!! I just could not imagine this coming from a Bishop!! Well, guess they can only give what they have, NOTHING! A big shame!!!
'Bishop', are you coming unhinged a bit? No worries, Please take a seat and GTFOH! I hope an investigation into your affiliations with Gov. Treasury is initiated. Sick of you now man.
I wouldn't put foot in his church. Wolf in sheep clothing.
Dancia has to get in at large to keep these two parties in check!
Look trouble all the ndp can do is attack.
These Clines are very insulting...One called Dancia an empty kerosene pan...Another one called Alvin a piece ah thing and now this one is calling Dancia a fly in the ointment...WOW!
this guy is afraid to lose the hospital TT's out of his mouth...no wonder that corruption talk ruffled his feathers?
THIS IS THE CULTURE OF DISRESPECT WHAT FAHIE AND FRASER ALWAYS SPEAKING ABOUT!
What did the man say wrong? Can anybody refute anything he has said? This lady was Deputy Premier a few years ago and what? Maybe she saying this is pay back for what was done to her last time. She will mess up the VIP votes big time.
Let her jump in the ring. Them want to be in ting? When the 8th reach, I hope them could take it. She aint getting in. I wonder if S**** went to the Gambia lately. Them say he ting strong, but we got some prayer warriors going to bruk down the place and all our ancestors coming to join us and ensure deliverance from the hands of people who don't have the best interest of our country at heart.
@Yea man your language sure don't sound like your prayers will be answered. You should know the verse in psalms that says if one regard iniquity in their heart they will not be heard.by the way this prayer warrior thing is not scriptural.
the hypocrite did the exact same thing a few cycles ago. Ms. Penn might or might not be motivated by love of country (although I lean to the former) but this charlatan feeds on the basest of impulse, VANITY!
I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS NDP PARTY HAVE TO BE SO RUDE TOEVERY ONE WHAT ON EARTH IS WRONG WITH THEM EVEN THE PREACHERS. THEIR TONGUES WILL SOON FALL OUT THEIR MOUTHS THEY ARE TOO EVIL.
John Cline only showing his true colors...... -js Who it Hurt, It Hurt.....wolf in sheep clothing.......remember Lucifer was once an angel of the most high!!!! Lord Help Us All!!
And why don't they respect anyone who isn't with them what sort of superiority complex is that?
I wonder if Mitch will address this attempt to assassinate Dancia's character. NDP is looking very bad right now.
Sir, any citizen who qualifies to run for office has a right to do so, and we should all respect that. You too have put yourself up for office in previous election as it was your right to do. However, it is the voting public who will do what they have to do at the polls. I didn't think you were the best choice back then so I did not vote for you. The same way, whoever feels that Miss Penn or any candidate can improve our well-being, then we will each exercise our constitutional right without any input from you.
...and if there were a vote for Bishops in the BVI I would not put him in too.
The Comment he made about Dancia "a fly in ointment" simple means by definition....."a single thing or person that is spoiling a situation that could have been very positive or enjoyable"
Okay, so what exactly has she spoiled by entering the race? This is democracy working at its finest!
She may well win, thus taking away votes from the other great raft of candidates, and that will particularly upset the main parties. I see nothing wrong with saying she is a fly in the ointment. It is not a derogatory expression.
pastor cline just like to be in every sauce before he pray for the country and the people he there running his mouth.
let him run it until him tongue come out.
The level of disrespect in this place is unbelievable, especially coming from a Bishop.
Let your voice be heard at the polls! By the way, thanks Bishop for giving Dancia the push to victory.
while it is true that everyone has the right to voice an opinion, if truth be told, some opinions are better left kept to the one airing them. I am of the honest and humble opinion that Mr. Cline should have kept his opinion to himself. Not only is he disgracing himself but also tarnishing the fraternity "member of the cloth" to which he belong.
I am truely saddened by this. We have a Territory to build and such comments coming from someone like him is disappointing to say the very least. I will sympathize with him and utter the very words Jesus himself used on the cross "Father forgive them for they no not what the do".
In closing I wish to commend Mrs. Penn-Sallah highly for entering the race as i am confident that she well bring balance back to the House and be a voice to the many who are voiceless in there own country.
As a man of God you need to choose you words wisely if it going to pull some one down don't speak it . that's what Jesus would of done .
The height of ignorance in this place is beyond comprehension.
"A fly in the ointment" is a term NOT a disrespect you idots.
But calling us idiots is direspectful. What great examples for the youth.
Nice try. John Cline is not running for anything. The man is wealthy and don't need NDP or VIP, what nonsense you talking?
who mentioned that he is running or his wealth? Nobody cares what he has, and his wealth certainly seem important to you. I sure wish him well with whatever God has blessed him with and that is not part of the discussion here. The lady's announcement apparently made him uncomfortable. Do you know why?
We his wealth will take him with out having a faithful and true relationship with Christ who he continues to speak about. He fist need to be cleansed.
I rest my case, it is in God hands.
I am a Mitch supporter and you can't judge him by the actions of others. Mitch is his own person so I sticking with him. And I am sure he will denounce such comments.
First, Mitch would need to apologize for his comments before denouncing anyone else's. If not he would be hypercritical. 'Do these men of God ever apologize to the public for their words? I would think that humbling oneself when you offend others would be the true sign of having the Spirit of God in you? (I know one thing for sure... many men and women sit together in church and on the pulpit claiming a relationship with God. Some are Wheat and some are Tares.) Some leave a trail of evil and victims behind them and still get up on a pulpit and preach to others to repent. Many of these people where never called by God to Christian leadership but wake up one morning and decided that it was a good day to preach in a church 'They figured they can talk well, they were blessed with the gift of gab, their father is a pastor so they should take over the kingdom 'he' build. Christ is an afterthought. Pride, Wealth, Ambition, and Power rule their minds. 'Christ says… leave them if they will not humble themselves and his angels will separate them from his true people when they die and one day on this earth as it is in heaven'.
The NDP supporter is a disgrace and also a disgrace to the Christian community what a shame DANCIA is a very respectful lady this man is frighten about his party losing that he lost his grace.
voter--you hit the nail on its head--I hope Ronnie lose--Got this dude doing what he wants, when he wants, how he wants.
To the NDP: the 2 duty-mouth cats in your party will cost you the election (JC and EP). Please bell them. A lot of people did not vote for CSC because of his disrespect for Dancia during last election. Politics is politics but remember the people will laugh with you, campaign with you, motorcade with you, take the white envelopes and then go to the polls and fr...g you on election day. It isn't who have the most people on the campaign trail nor who have the biggest poster is who going win. at the end of the day people will do what they have to do regardless of the noise and the blogs. Shut those 2 people up.
Most of you who are blogging did not even read the article.
Why, maybe it's because you can't read. if you did and has some level of intelligence, you would be better informed.
You will get just what you ask for on June 8th, A bunch of loosers with no vision.
A WOLF CAN NOT PRETEND TO BE A SHEEP FOREVER...HE OR SHE MUST SHOW THEMSELVES AS A WOLF...JUST SHAMEFUL AND DISRESPECTFUL!
I see no disrespect here. The man is speaking his mind like you do and I dont call your comments about anyone disrespectful.
Ram, we know who ,did you know what ,with you know who ,you know let's keep that between you and the teacher.
Leave it to dem they will destroy anything that is good. The Musicfest is a prime example. I can never vote for his nephew Mitch all because those Cline clang have absolutely no respect for people. its what comes out your mouth that defiles you.
@ well well are you sure you can vote? Did he call her any names? No he did not. You have a number of people throwing their hat in the political arena. 95% are doing it for the same reason Dancia decided to run at the 99th hour. DISRPUT VOTES. Shocks man some of you all can't see past your noses and past John Cline to see what the hell is going on. I feel sorry for us and this little island I call home.
calling her a fly in ointment is no more respectful that an empty kerosene pan. Think what you want, say what you feel but do so with respect. Who is he? Disrupt whose vote? this country don't belong to no party, it belongs to all of the people. She have a right to run just like everybody else. We need to be scared as hell as to the real reason of this snap election.
only defending the people that have been giving him and his family contracts and jobs. He is only being loyal. No need to kill him.
Need I repeat myself people of the Virgin Islands. We continue to disrespect our people and culture. These here need to stop man.
This is a perfect example of the 1% hating on Dancia. Shame on you John!
"You can speak truth to power, you can give voice to Politicians and let them work on some of the things," This is why I am not voting for NDP nor VIP. People like you (Bishop) sit on both sides and control the politicians and they speak with your voice and work on the things that's best for your own interest. The parties are screaming about how much they are for the little man, but the voice of the little man can't be heard.
If I knew who you were I would find you and shake your hand. Right on target!
Tell them again yellow. We already have to give them half of our financial income. Whenever I see DR. Smith all I can do is smile. I don't know how some people can support NDP and theur philosophy.
Every BVIslander, (once they meet the criteria) whether you or I like them, have a right to get their 2 people and go to the polling station on nomination day (which is tomorrow Friday 22) to nominate them. Who on earth is this man to question Dancia's putting herself up for office? She isn't perfect, but neither is he. What late hour? When the government plan their strategy behind our backs and call an early election to their own pleasure, how much does that say about them? I for one am doubtful of how clean their hands are and exactly what on earth they are up to. Hey, if I want to get up tomorrow and go to get nominated, I can do it to? All the people have to do is either vote for me or don't vote for me. When Dancia was here making a contribution to the BVI, Cline was reaping the benefits of all the U.S had to offer him and when he had enough he come back to where he was born. Dancia didn't have nowhere to go. She stayed and she provide jobs, she mentored a lot, she encouraged some and she helped a lot (both financially and otherwise). In the last few years she has met some rough times, but she has persevered and kept her integrity through it all, holding her head high. Don't study him Dancia.
These men seem not to know when they are being disrespectful and rude. They are hiding behind the name preacher. The prophet needs to show them their shortcomings when he returns. Stop hiding behind the cloth and seek forgiveness.
Bishop John Cline you are Out of Place!! You have no respect for the democratic process of this country. The candidate has the freedom to enter the race even up to nomination day. How do you expect people to follow you "Bishop"?? When you ran for election prior was that your reason... to take votes from here there and everywhere? I don't think that was your purpose but I'm wondering now. Just stop your foolishness. You are out of order.Let's be accommodating and let the democratic process take its course.
Iris O'Neal clinic. You think I stupid.
Yes it is okay to call Dr.Smith a liar, Myron funny Island man and the list goes on. What the hell is Dancia Jesus??/ Is she above scrutiny?? Hell no!. Not a thing wrong with what John said. She sat in the house and watch corruption year in and year out, said Bi water was the best thing happen to BVI and did nothing...John don't mind the noise they too damn petty here.. Sad to say these are the same people who come to you looking help..
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour. (Ecclesiastes 10:1) For five centuries, 'a fly in the ointment' has meant a small defect that spoils something valuable or is a source of annoyance.
If the division continues we as a people we will be destroyed. Divide and Conquer stop now, may God forgive us all.
If my people who are called by my name would humble themselves and pray turn from their wicked ways, we will hear from heaven and the lord will heal our land.!
... for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; (but Bishop someone in church offended me can you speak with them...'for thou that judgest doest the same things' my child.) The Devil uses the word of God to control the church body all the time.
One Cline milk the treasury when the VIP were in power now we have the whole clan want to control it .
Greetings guys, Dancia has no time to put her hand in the cookie jar like the others. I wish she could find 12 more like minds and better things for the people of these islands. No more NDP, that has Mr. Cline worried. Dancia is a game changer and all the parties know that. I am anxiously awaiting our first female premier. Thanks for coming Dancia, I actually wanted you in the 8th but At Large will work for me. You've given my family and I a reason to vote. Let them talk about your healthy walk but they should talk about how much you pushed to save our little rock.
First of all the term and the rhetoric used suggests that Bishop Cline thinks Mrs Penn-Sallah is a spoiler. A Spoiler is one who cannot win but can prevent a front-runner or favorite from winning. Based on the political calculations Mrs. Penn-Sallah is a Favorite out the gate based on her history of legal and political accomplishments. Can she alone form a government? No. However if she could be in a powerful position should it come down to a tie beteen the two main parties.
The mere use of the word fly suggests a pest. Mr. Cline could have simply said spoiler but he used this terminology which on the face of it is extremely offensive as it uses the annoying and germ spreading pesky fly. Not good choice of terminology for a distinguished and accomplished daughter of the soil. The Bishop is obviously threatened by her presence because his businesses have benefited a lot from this administration. He has a lot to lose.
As a voter I am thrilled that we have another viable option to the party alternatives. As a voter I am thrilled that this Woman's speech was thoughtful, visionary and based on bringing back integrity to a broken system. Can she get the help she needs to enact ethics legislation to govern the way the people's business is done that is another story. Most of these politicians like the way things are as the system favors their unethical behavior. Good initiative and that alone is why many will vote for her. Many including me.
Whoever you are, you are a wise man/woman and your blog is well said and makes so much sense. Now da mek sense!
@voiceforethevoiceless ...well written response.I am in total agreement with that!
Seems to me like the Clines have an ISSUE with Mrs. Penn. BACK OFF PLEASE!!!
I have read many of these comments coming to the defense of Bishop John Ivan Cline. There are those calling others ignorant and lacking in knowledge over a "figure of speech" made. The question to you is: what is a fly? And what is ointment? Is a fly a clean, sanitary creature? Or is it one that we despise? Swat at? Spray with killing solutions? What is so good or great about this race that Hon. Penn-Sallah is now going to spoil by stepping in? With his also making comments about her last stint in office, am I really to be convinced that what he said was NOT meant to be derogatory?? Come on people.
John Cline is itching to run for election. John, today is Nomination Day just find two voters, pay the $500(which you may forfeit) and run, for it is your right to do so. And so too does Mrs. Dancia Penn-Sallah has the right to stand for election. You think you should be Premier but you lack the courage to stand for election but want to dictate who should run and when they should declare. HELL( all of us should repent if not we burn in Hell), candidates have until 4:00 p.m. today to register. Leave Dancia alone!
Fly in the ointment. This figurative expression is not a compliment on any continent, in any culture, in any religion, in any country.....etc. The comment about the Hon Penn-Sallah is rude, despicable, degrading, and denigrading. It was sexist. Edmund Maduro, Dr. Hannibal ....etc just declared that they are running at large but you are as quiet as church mouse. What is it about Dancia that is causing you nightmares?
Are you afraid that her candidacy may over turn the apple cart and truly be that fly in the ointment that peep your card? Run Dancia Run!
A man of God casting judgement, creating and broadcasting other person name falsely to destroy that person integrity is a bad reflection of Godly character. That person art to pray for peace and righteousness. Also, pray for good governance in a government.
The man of God needs to apologize to this honorable woman in public the same way he has apologize to his congregation about making his comment about her.


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Health service managers were squandering more than £1 billion a year by paying inflated prices for supplies, said John Neilson, managing director of NHS Shared Business Services (SBS), a joint venture between the UK's health service and IT services supplier Steria.
Speaking to The Times newspaper, Neilson claimed that NHS SBS data show that eight NHS trusts are routinely paying 19 different sums for the same pacemaker, wasting up to £750 a time. "They haven't got their purchasing under control at all," he said.
The database of NHS spending also revealed that as much as 12 per cent of the services purchasing budget is being wasted by staff overpaying for key items.
NHS SBS monitors the finances for around a third of NHS trusts.
The UK government plans to devolve much of the NHS spending power to GP practices or GP consortia, in a radical overhaul of services. In May, NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency, the main health service procurement organisation, closed.
Speaking to SM in November, Ian Shepherd, chief executive of NHS re:source collaborative procurement hub in the East Midlands, said he feared there is currently no over-arching strategy to manage the changes being implemented.
"If you don't have the right people, processes and tools in you will leak cash until you put something in place to plugs all those leaks," he said. NHS re:source collaborative procurement hub in the East Midlands is due to be wound up.
Health secretary Andrew Lansley said the government's reforms were designed to create "a more responsive, patient-centred NHS, which achieves outcomes that are among the best in the world".