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Mystery cave collapse uncovers 'advanced human time capsule' from 300,000 years ago

Archaeologists are excavating a prehistoric cave site located south of Haifa near the Zichron Yaakov interchange. The site remained sealed for millennia and dates back approximately 300,000 years. It provides a glimpse into human life before the emergence of Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens in the region.

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A cave collapse revealed a well-preserved site linked to the Acheulo-Yabrudian culture.

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  1. 300,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Cave Uncovered in Northern Israel

    Archaeologists are excavating a prehistoric cave site located south of Haifa near the Zichron Yaakov interchange. The site remained sealed for millennia and dates back approximately 300,000 years. It provides a glimpse into human life before the emergence of Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens in the region.

    What's confirmed:

    • The cave site is located in northern Israel near the Zichron Yaakov interchange south of Haifa.
    • The site is estimated to be 300,000 years old.
    • The excavation is led by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the University of Haifa.
    • The site was sealed since the time of the Acheulo-Yabrudian.
    • The Ayalon Highways company provided support or funding for the discovery.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The site is described as an advanced human time capsule.
    • The cave dates back between 400,000 and 250,000 years.
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