Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority described finding the 2 homes, with floors containing pottery vessels, flint tools & a basalt bowl, as the oldest discovery of its kind in the area.
By Associated Press and Israel Hayom Staff
Israeli archaeologists said Wednesday they have unearthed a 7,000-year-old settlement in northern Jerusalem, describing it as the oldest discovery of its kind in the area.
The site in northern Jerusalem where remains of an ancient settlement were found – Photo: COURTESY OF ISRAEL ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY
The Israel Antiquities Authority said the excavation exposed two houses with well-preserved remains and floors containing pottery vessels, flint tools and a basalt bowl.
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