New tech reveals ancient Israelis were 'highly capable' and resourceful
Very capable early humans in the Hula Valley systematically sought raw materials hundreds of thousands of years ago – much earlier than previously assumed.
Handaxes from Gesher Benot Ya'aqov tested geochemically. Arrows indicate the striking of flakes sampled(photo credit: TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY)ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICHUpdated:
