Skhul and Qafzeh hominins, Nazareth

Name: Skhul and Qafzeh hominins
Address: Nazareth, Israel

#22 among attractions in Nazareth

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The Skhul/Qafzeh hominins or Qafzeh–Skhul early modern humans are hominin fossils discovered in Es-Skhul and Qafzeh caves in Israel. They are today classified as Homo sapiens, among the earliest of their species in Eurasia. Skhul Cave is on the slopes of Mount Carmel; Qafzeh Cave is a rockshelter near Nazareth in Lower Galilee. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°41'18"N, 35°19'6"E

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Skhul and Qafzeh hominins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph's Church, Mount Precipice, White Mosque.

1.5 miNW
Church on the site of the Annunciation
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Historical place, Archaeological site
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Prehistoric site
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Church
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Ruins, Baths
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Church
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