Prehistoric Cave Dated 300,000 Years Ago Discovered South of Haifa

Exam-focused facts from the 14 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Archaeologists discovered a prehistoric cave near the town of Fureidis, south of Haifa, dated between 400,000 and 250,000 years ago.
The site is associated with the Acheulo-Yabrudian cultural complex and belongs to a period near the end of the Lower Palaeolithic.
Recovered artefacts include flint implements such as small handaxes, scrapers, and blade-like tools, as well as evidence of fire through hearths.
Animal remains found at the site include bones from ancient horses, gazelles, and fallow deer.
The excavation is part of a research programme developed by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the University of Haifa.