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Study Reveals Ice Age Natufians Hunted Freshwater Waterfowl

11/16/2025

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A new study finds Natufian cave dwellers hunted waterfowl in freshwater lakes rather than the sea during the Ice Age.
Excavations at the El-Wad Cave terrace on Mt. Carmel reveal Natufian layers dating about 15,000 years ago, yielding insights into their diet and lifestyle.
The findings highlight the significance of lakes and marshes in Natufian hunting practices.

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A new study finds Natufian cave dwellers hunted waterfowl in freshwater lakes rather than the sea during the Ice Age.
Excavations at the El-Wad Cave terrace on Mt. Carmel reveal Natufian layers dating about 15,000 years ago, yielding insights into their diet and lifestyle.
The findings highlight the significance of lakes and marshes in Natufian hunting practices.