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Artifacts dating back 400,000 years, found in cave, show ‘complex and rich’ pre-human society

Archaeologists have uncovered a cave in Israel containing 400,000-year-old artifacts that suggest a complex pre-human society.

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📍 How it ended

The discovery of 400,000-year-old artifacts in a cave has provided insight into the lives of pre-human societies, revealing a complex and rich culture. The cave, located near Fureidis in Israel, is believed to have been used by pre-Neanderthal hominins.

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The story so far

A cave near Fureidis, Israel, has yielded artifacts dating back 400,000 years. These findings indicate the presence of pre-Neanderthal hominins and a society described as 'complex and rich.' Coverage from CNN, Haaretz, and Межа. Новини України focuses on the cave's potential to reveal secrets of early hominins.

Additionally, reports from The Economic Times and ECOticias.com highlight evidence of stone tools from 780,000 years ago, noting that hominins specifically selected basalt for these tools. Future analysis of the Fureidis site may further clarify the capabilities and societal structures of pre-Neanderthals and early humans.

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The obvious questions

Where was the cave discovered?

The cave was found near Fureidis in Israel.

What is the age of the artifacts found in the cave?

The artifacts in the cave date back 400,000 years.

What specific material was used for the 780,000-year-old tools?

Evidence shows that hominins cherry-picked basalt for these tools.

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