Haua Fteah, Cave and archaeological site in Cyrenaica region, Libya.
Haua Fteah extends 50 meters high and 20 meters wide at the entrance, with an interior reaching 80 meters into the limestone formation.
The cave contains archaeological evidence spanning 200,000 years, including human remains, tools, and artifacts from seven distinct cultural phases.
Excavated materials include Dabban blades, decorated ostrich eggs, and pierced seashells that indicate early human artistic and technological development.
The site requires special permits for access and lies one kilometer from the Mediterranean coast at the base of Jebel Akhdar mountain.
Research at Haua Fteah revealed a human mandible dated between 73,000 and 65,000 years ago, providing data about early North African populations.
GPS coordinates: 32.90278,22.05139
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:12
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