Archaeologists uncover the earliest known evidence of ritual gatherings in the Middle East, centered around a carved boulder resembling a tortoise shell.

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Earliest evidence of deep-cave rituals in Southwest Asia discovered

JERUSALEM, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 35,000-year-old prehistoric ritual complex in Manot Cave, Western Galilee, said a joint statement on Tuesday by the Israel Antiquities Authority and three Israeli universities. Read full story

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Israel uncovers 35,000-year-old ritual complex in northern cave

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Carved turtle found in Galilee cave may have been worshipped 35,000 years before Christianity

Deep inside Manot Cave, about 35,000 years ago, Homo sapiens placed a boulder carved like a tortoise shell. And they kept returning to it

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Archaeologists exploring prehistoric cave find earliest evidence of ritual in Israel

A cave in Galilee, Israel, has yielded evidence for ritualistic gatherings 35,000 years ago, the earliest on the Asian continent. Three Israeli researchers led the team that published its results in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Researchers have discovered one of the world's oldest cult sites at Manot Cave in Israel, dating back some 35,000 years.

Các nhà nghiên cứu vừa phát hiện một trong những khu vực thờ cúng cổ xưa nhất thế giới tại hang Manot ở Israel, có niên đại khoảng 35.000 năm.

Phát hiện khu vực thờ cúng cổ xưa 35.000 năm tuổi trong hang đá

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35,000-year-old ancient worship area discovered in cave

A cave in Galilee, Israel, has yielded evidence for ritualistic gathering 35,000 years ago, the earliest on the Asian continent.

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Daniel Hogan

United States

Earliest deep-cave ritual compound in Southwest Asia discovered

According to researchers, the ritual complex in the Manot Cave symbolizes the transition from unstructured worship to the dawn of institutionalized public rituals.

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Pre-historic ritual complex discovered in cave in northern Israel

A chamber believed to have hosted ritual gatherings as early as 37,000 years ago has been uncovered in the depths of Manot Cave in northern Israel. Archaeologists estimate the space, illuminated by torchlight during ceremonies, could accommodate up to 100 individuals. The findings, led by Omry Barzilai from the University of Haifa, suggest ritualistic activities were likely inspired by spiritual or mythological beliefs.Evidence of Ritual Practic…

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37,000-Year-Old Ritual Gathering Space Discovered in Israel’s Manot Cave

CLEVELAND (Dec. 9)—A cave in Galilee, Israel, has yielded evidence for ritualistic gathering 35,000 years ago, the earliest on the Asian continent. Case Western Reserve University and Israeli researchers published their findings today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Earliest Deep-Cave Ritual Compound in Southwest As

A boulder engraved with a turtle, good acoustics, and torch lighting—what more do you need for a good time?

35,000-Year-Old Ritual Chamber Discovered in Israeli Cave

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