Tag: archeology

Why Is There No Cave Art in Israel’s Ancient Caves?

Spoiler: Because all the animals worth to be pictured land on the bone fire and were eaten. The press release says this in well-placed words: "For over a century, archaeologists have puzzled over the absence of cave art in the Levant in general, and specifically in Israel. Clearly, the reason is not a lack of … Continue reading Why Is There No Cave Art in Israel’s Ancient Caves? →

DNA analysis of 6,500-year-old human remains in Israel points to origin of ancient culture

Stone sarcophagi with intricate carvings in an ancient cave tomb

Skeletons buried in Israel's Upper Galilee reveal migration from ancient Turkey and Iran, Tel Aviv University researchers say. An international team of researchers from Tel Aviv University, the Israel Antiquities Authority and Harvard University has discovered that waves of migration from Anatolia and the Zagros mountains (today's Turkey and Iran) to the Levant helped develop … Continue reading DNA analysis of 6,500-year-old human remains in Israel points to origin of ancient culture →