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8,400-year-old super-abstract stone figurine found in Azerbaijan's Damjili cave

The earliest known human figurine in the south caucasus reveals symbolic art predating neolithic culture.

World's longest cave reveals tiny 'Chipmunk Shark' species with iron nail-like teeth

Fossilized teeth reveal tiny 'chipmunk shark' species from over 330 million years ago.

Ancient proteins reveal male Australopithecus africanus, oldest hominin found in Sterkfontein Caves

The Australopithecus africanus specimen is the oldest hominin analyzed for sex using palaeoproteomics.

Roman ritual site found 200 meters deep in prehistoric Spanish cave

Find includes fifteen Roman inscriptions and a coin from the reign of Emperor Claudius.

Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old copper dagger in Italy's Tina Jama Cave

The rare copper dagger was found alongside abundant ceramic remains, flint arrowheads, polished stone axes, and shell ornaments.

Humans occupied lava tube in northern Saudi Arabia as shelter for thousands of years

A large tube produced by lava in the Umm Jirsan cave in Saudi Arabia sheltered humans for thousands of years.

Did giant humans once roam the United States?

Unusual human remains found in Nevada, believed by many to belong to a tribe of giants that settled in the US and fought against Native Americans. 

By WALLA!
04/02/2024

These people dig elaborate subterranean shelters with their hands and sticks

"Mysterious YouTube revelation: witness the astonishing abode crafted by a girl in her hand-dug cave dwelling, truly a remarkable tale of adaptation and resilience!"

By WALLA!
09/01/2024

National Geographic lists Israel's Roman swords as top find of 2023

The find includes a cache of four Roman swords and the head of a deer-shaped handle, estimated to date back nearly 1,900 years, and are in excellent condition.

Hanukkah illuminated: Hiking in the Holy Land

At this time of year, we’re reminded of the importance of olive oil, an essential ingredient in the Hanukkah story, the author writes.

By SUSANNAH SCHILD
10/12/2023
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