Israeli scientists analyzed reptile remains found by archaeologists at the Natufian site of El-Wad. According to the study results, hunter-gatherers living during the Epipaleolithic era presumably regularly included lizards and snakes in their diet.
In particular, yellow-bellied lizards predominated among the discovered species. These findings were presented in a scientific publication published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Turkish archaeologists have shared information about the ongoing excavations in Gedikaya Cave. During the work, new evidence of the symbolic activity of ancient inhabitants who visited this cave approximately 16.5–13.2 thousand years ago was found.
According to a report from Arkeonews, during the current season, the expedition managed to extract twenty-five small stone figures depicting turtles. This find may indicate the significant role of these animals in the life of local hunter-gatherers.
