Israeli archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old settlement

[Buster's Uncle]

Israeli archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old settlement
Associated Press  1 hour ago



This handout photo released by the Israel Antiquities Authority on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2016, shows work on uncovering of an ancient settlement in Jerusalem. Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 7,000-year-old settlement in northern Jerusalem in what they say is the oldest discovery of its kind in the area. ( Israel Antiquities Authority via AP)



JERUSALEM (AP) — 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.

Israel's Antiquities Authority said the excavation exposed two houses with well-preserved remains and floors containing pottery vessels, flint tools and a basalt bowl.

Ronit Lupo, the authority's director of excavations, said the items are representative of the early Chalcolithic period, beginning around 5,000 B.C. Similar developments have been found elsewhere in present-day Israel but not in Jerusalem.

"This is the first time we found architecture of this kind in Jerusalem itself," she said. "We are talking about an established society, very well organized, with settlement, with cemeteries."

During the Chalcolithic period, people began to use tools made from copper, while continuing to use stone tools as well.

The site was discovered while authorities were doing roadwork in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat.

It remains unclear how large the development was. The excavation covered an area of just 50 square meters (about 500 square feet), and there were no immediate plans to expand the work, she said.


http://news.yahoo.com/israeli-archaeologists-discover-7-000-old-settlement-142900613.html

[Unorthodox]

Oh, thought this was the skull story for a moment. 

(It's of seriously dubious source, so I haven't posted it.)

[Buster's Uncle]

A member who cares about the credibility of the source!  I like it.

[Unorthodox]

I was a little surprised it even popped into my news feed, it was that dubious.  Someone seems to have fact checked since, as it's blissfully gone away again.  Think ancient aliens passing as History. 

Oh, wait...

[Buster's Uncle]

...You have some fondness for that particular brand of demented bull, don't you?

Agreed that it don't go in a science forum, for sure...

[Unorthodox]

It's great for the insomnia.  Don't know what about that show zonks me out in no time. 

[Buster's Uncle]

What show?  In Search Of?

[Unorthodox]

Ancient Aliens on the History Channel.  2 am, nothing else on, it's sure to put me to sleep. 

[Buster's Uncle]

...I miss when the "H" in the bottom right-hand corner seemed to stand for "Hitler".  What's a synonym for bull that starts with an "H"?...

[Unorthodox]

Hogwash. 

[Buster's Uncle]