The excavators' first published description of Pillar 43 at Göbekli Tepe (Schmidt 2006) describes three box-like objects with handle-like attachments in the pillar's upper register. True if the note uses those descriptions of the three forms.

Schmidt 2006 describes three box-like objects with handle-like attachments on Pillar 43

what the source states

In his 2006 short note the excavator describes the upper part of Pillar 43's western side: above the pattern of angles between the vulture and the 'ibis' one sees "three big, similarly carved box-like objects with handle-like attachments", with another line of angles forming the upper limit of the relief.

what we infer

This is the excavation team's own first published description of the forms, and it is the record the earlier declined 'top register' claim required. Note the excavator's words are 'box-like' and 'handle-like'; he does not name a function.

limitations

• Preliminary field note, not a final publication.
• Describes shape only; says nothing about function.