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Roof Collapse Seals 300,000-Year-Old Cave Treasure Near Fureidis

6/12/2026

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A roof collapse sealed the Acheulo-Yabrudian cave near Fureidis, preserving a 300,000-year-old time capsule.
The Israel Antiquities Authority and University of Haifa began excavating the site six months ago.
Dozens of side scrapers, handaxes, blades and well-preserved bones of deer, gazelle, horses and cattle have been recovered.
The excavation, funded by Ayalon Highways Company, will be protected by a bridge that bypasses the cave.

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Story summary

A roof collapse sealed the Acheulo-Yabrudian cave near Fureidis, preserving a 300,000-year-old time capsule.
The Israel Antiquities Authority and University of Haifa began excavating the site six months ago.
Dozens of side scrapers, handaxes, blades and well-preserved bones of deer, gazelle, horses and cattle have been recovered.
The excavation, funded by Ayalon Highways Company, will be protected by a bridge that bypasses the cave.