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Artifacts dating back 400,000 years, found in cave, show ‘complex and rich’ pre-human society
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
By Jack Guy, CNN
(CNN) — Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a cave used by pre-Neanderthal human-like creatures who lived as long as 400,000 years ago, making it one of only a handful of sites from the little-known period accessible to scientists.
Located on the outskirts of a town call...
Key takeaway Researchers in the 1970s originally thought the cave was used around 200,000 years ago, archaeologist Kobi Vardi of the Israel Antiquities Authority told CNN on Thursday.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the discovery of a 400,000-year-old cave in Israel may seem distant from El Paso , it holds significance for local residents interested in the ancient history of human societies. The finding of complex tools and animal bones in the cave suggests a sophisticated level of organization and cooperation among pre-Neanderthal humans, which can inform our understanding of how early societies developed. In El Paso, where archaeologists have uncovered evidence of ancient cultures along the Rio Grande, this discovery can spark new discussions about the parallels and differences between the development of human societies in different parts of the world. As researchers in Israel continue to study the cave, El Pasoans can look forward to potential insights into the evolution of human culture and society, and how our own local history fits into the broader narrative of human development.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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(CNN) — Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a cave used by pre-Neanderthal human-like creatures who lived as long as 400,000 years ago, making it one of only a handful of sites from the little-known period accessible to scientists.
Located on the outskirts of a town call...
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