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Rare Prehistoric Cave Dating Back About 300,000 Years Uncovered in Fureidis
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71% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened
A prehistoric cave dating to 400,000 to 250,000 years ago is being excavated near Fureidis, close to the Zikhron Ya'akov interchange. The Israel Antiquities Authority and the University of Haifa say the site could shed light on how humans lived during the late Lower Paleolithic, and they hope to open it to the public after the research.
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Full coverage · 7 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Rare Prehistoric Cave Dating Back About 300,000 Years Uncovered in Fureidis
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
“A Time Capsule Hundreds of Thousands of Years Old”: Prehistoric Cave Discovered Near Zikhron Ya’akov
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Rare Prehistoric Cave Discovered in Israel, Dating Back Hundreds of Thousands of Years
N12Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Rare Prehistoric Cave from Hundreds of Thousands of Years Ago Discovered in Israel
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Rare Prehistoric Cave Dating Back About 300,000 Years Uncovered in Fureidis
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