A significant prehistoric site, dating back approximately 250,000 years, has been uncovered near the city of Sakhnin in northern Israel’s Galilee region, as announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) on Sunday.
The IAA highlighted that the discovery included remnants of a flint industry, suggesting that the site was utilized for crafting stone tools during the Middle Paleolithic period.
Archaeologists pointed out that during this era, metals and ceramics were not yet in use, with flint being versatile for tasks such as cutting, chopping, and digging in the ground.
It was indicated that the site likely functioned as a significant source of high-quality flint, making it an active site for thousands of years.
The significance of this site lies in its ability to provide insights into a period with limited available information in Israel, according to archaeologists.
The researchers’ next objective is to determine the residential areas of the Neanderthals who utilized this site.
