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300k-Year-Old Cave Site Explored in Northern Israel
Key takeaways
- The well-preserved site was occupied by members of the Acheulo-Yabrudian culture, before the arrival of Neanderthals and modern humans in the region.
- Greek and Roman soldiers fired pointed barbs at their enemies
- A 12,000-year-old figurine tells one of the earliest known narratives.
The well-preserved site was occupied by members of the Acheulo-Yabrudian culture, before the arrival of Neanderthals and modern humans in the region. Sites of similar age have been found at Qesem Cave in central Israel and Tabun Cave in northern Israel. Study of the intact site at Fureidis Cave could reveal more information about the mobility, hunting strategies, and social interactions between these early humans. To read more about a recent Paleolithic discovery, go to "What Happened in Goyet Cave?"
Greek and Roman soldiers fired pointed barbs at their enemies
A 12,000-year-old figurine tells one of the earliest known narratives. What does it mean?
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