Nahal Me'arot Nature Reserve

The Nahal Me'arot reserve features four limestone caves containing remains and artifacts from both Neanderthal and early human settlements over 500,000 years.

Archaeological excavations at Nahal Me'arot, initiated in 1928, revealed substantial evidence of continuous human occupation through multiple prehistoric periods.

The caves contain stone structures and burial sites that demonstrate the transition from nomadic hunting to permanent agricultural settlements in human development.

Visitors can access the caves through marked paths in the nature reserve, with informational signs explaining the archaeological findings at each location.

The Tabun Cave at Nahal Me'arot holds one of the longest sequences of human occupation in the Levant region, spanning half a million years.

Location: Israel

GPS coordinates: 32.67058,34.96502

Latest update: May 17, 2025 17:52