A Prehistoric Site in Israel

On Tuesday, May 9, 2006, the Jerusalem Post reported that two Israeli archaeologists have found a prehistoric site in Israel. According to the report, the archaeologists discovered stone utensils on the southeastern section of Jerusalem.
A stone arrowhead found at the site

According to Israel's Antiquities Authority, the archaeologists dated the stone utensils to the Middle Paleolithic Period, that is, between 50,000-200,000 years ago.

The picture above shows a stone arrowhead found at the site.

To read the news report, click here.

Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary

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