Ubeidiya prehistoric site

The site contains 60 distinct geological layers featuring ancient human and animal fossils along the western bank of Jordan River.

In 1959, agricultural workers from Kibbutz Afikim discovered this archaeological location while preparing land for farming near Yavneal Stream.

The excavated artifacts document early human presence in the region dating back approximately 1.5 million years, marking one of Earth's oldest sites.

The archaeological findings from Ubeidiya are currently displayed at the Gordon House Museum in Degania Aleph, accessible to researchers and visitors.

Religious scholars once identified this location as the biblical Garden of Eden due to its exceptional archaeological and historical significance.

GPS coordinates: 32.68877,35.56173

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:58