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The Economic Times
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‘Time Capsule’ cave found in Israel reveals secrets of human life 400,000 years ago

A stunning archaeological discovery in Israel is giving researchers a rare glimpse into a world that existed hundreds of thousands of years before cities, farming, or even written language. A prehistoric cave uncovered in Fureidis, south of Haifa, has been described by archaeologists as a “time capsule” frozen in time for up to 400,000 years.

According to a report by Biblical Archaeology, the cave dates between 400,000 and 250,000 years ago and remained largely untouched throughout that period, preserving clues about how ancient hunter-gatherers lived, hunted, and survived.

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