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A cave sealed for 400,000 years revealed a forgotten society that buried its dead

Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a cave dating back 400,000 years, offering a rare glimpse into early human life. The site, sealed for millennia, reveals advanced stone tools, animal remains, and evidence of fire use, suggesting a complex encampment. This discovery from the Lower Paleolithic era, predating Neanderthals and modern…

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A cave in Israel reveals a forgotten society that lived 400,000 years ago and buried its dead

A remarkable prehistoric cave, sealed for 400,000 years, has been unearthed in northern Israel. Archaeologists discovered ancient tools and animal bones, revealing a sophisticated Acheulo-Yabrudian culture predating Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens. This significant find, preserved by a construction company building a bridge over the site, offers a rare glimpse…

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Ancient DNA from a ruined tomb near Jerusalem reveals a hidden human story from 3,000 years ago

On the outskirts west of Jerusalem, a burial chamber was disturbed long before scientists reached it, its contents partly scattered and partly preserved by chance. What remained did not look remarkable at first glance: broken pottery, mixed human remains, and soil already altered by construction and looting. Yet within that…

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Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum

Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panels

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7,000-year-old DNA in Morocco reveals origins of North African farming

The Neolithic Revolution has sparked debate for years: Did it arise from local developments or through large-scale migration? Recent research in paleogenomics, published in Nature, sheds light on this. Scientists examined DNA from Moroccan sites like Kaf Taht el-Ghar, which dates back over 7,400 years. The findings show that agriculture…

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Four million people across the Gulf could be pushed into poverty by war in Iran, UN warns

The worst-affected would be in GCC countries and in the Levant, with each region set to lose more than 5.2 percent of their GDP

The Independent UK

Jalebi, samosas and pita: Zohran Mamdani's iftar plate sparks buzz for its powerful statement

More than half a million Muslims across New York City are observing Ramadan this year. For the first time, they are doing so with a Muslim mayor in office, Zohran Mamdani.

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British Museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from some displays

Museum revises labelling on maps and panels, saying term used inaccurately and no longer historically neutral

The Guardian - UK

‘A plea for connection’: Gaza musicians perform at Sydney Opera House as cultural institutions destroyed at home

Israel’s bombardment of Gaza is ‘destroying heritage and history and culture’, says curator Ayse Goknur Shanal. Her show is ‘trying to protect and preserve’

The Guardian - AU

Neanderthals, modern humans and a mysterious human lineage mingled in caves in ancient Israel, study finds

A newly excavated cave in Israel holds burials and artifacts suggesting that multiple human species commingled and shared ideas there during the Paleolithic.

LiveScience

Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens buried their dead differently, study suggests

Neanderthals tended to bury their dead in caves, while early modern humans buried their dead in the fetal position, new research finds.

LiveScience

New Research Reveals What Ancient Humans Ate During the Bronze and Iron Ages

A new paper used isotopic analysis to understand what ancient humans ate during the Bronze and Iron age in the Levant, which is consistent with a Mediterranean diet.

Inverse

New path for early human migrations through a once-lush Arabia contradicts a single ‘out of Africa’ origin

Our species, Homo sapiens, migrated out of Africa multiple times – reaching the Levant and Arabia between 130,000 and 70,000 years ago, as exemplified by human fossils and archaeological sites found at various locations.

The Conversation

How to use up wilted herbs in a brilliant Middle Eastern spice blend – recipe

Za’atar, the super-versatile Levantine seasoning, is a brilliant way to use up excess herbs and herb stalks, and it will keep for up to a year

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Modern humans migrated into Europe in 3 waves, 'ambitious and provocative' new study suggests

Modern humans migrated into Europe in three waves: 54,000, 45,000 and 42,000 years ago, a new study claims.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Royal Commission for AlUla Announces Birth of 2 Female Arabian Leopards

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announces the birth of two Arabian leopard cubs, in a milestone moment for RCU's conservation captive-breeding program. The cubs, now part of our pride of Arabian Leopards, were born in a captive-breeding program at the Arabian Leopard Breeding Center in Taif, Saudi Arabia The…

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Zou Zou’s: A colourful, veggie-friendly whirl around the Levant in slick Hudson Yards

Creamy dips, flame-licked flatbreads, herby meat skewers and smoky, charred veggies converge at this slick meeting spot in corporate but cool Hudson Yards. Lucy Thackray digs in

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Rallies its Allies over Syria for 'Ukrainian Reasons'

Washington will host on Thursday the envoys of allied nations in the Syrian file. The meeting will be an opportunity to "test" the allies and the extent the war in Ukraine will impact Syria given Russia's involvement. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs with responsibility for the…

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How the First Saudi State Posed Real Threat to the Ottomans, Persian Influence

Thousands of foreign documents, uncovered by a Saudi researcher specialized in Saudi history, revealed important aspects that characterized the first central state in the Arabian Peninsula, which was founded by Imam Muhammad bin Saud. With King Salman’s announcement that February 22 will be known as Founding Day, commemorating Saudi heritage…

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Goldrich Reaffirms US Commitment to Accountability in Syria

Ethan Goldrich, the US deputy assistant secretary of state for near eastern affairs, with responsibility for the Levant and Syria engagement, reaffirmed that the US position on normalizing ties with the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad has not changed. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Goldrich called for focusing on holding…

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