Chamber in Manot Cave may be the earliest ancient ritual site in Southwest Asia
Discover: Mark Hans, professor at the School of Dental Medicine, highlighted the dental school’s unique role in uncovering the 55,000-year-old skull at Israel’s Manot Cave. He noted that teeth, being harder than bone, are key to identifying ancient skeletons, showcasing the intersection of orthodontics and anthropology in groundbreaking discoveries.
A large cavern inside Manot Cave in Israel may have been used for ritual gatherings by prehistoric humans.