Skhūl , site of a paleoanthropological excavation on the west side of the Mount Carmel , Israel , known for early Homo sapiens Remains and associated stone tools discovered there between 1929 and 1934. The seven adults and three children found at Skhūl date from between 120,000 and 80,000 years ago. At least some of the individuals were buried on purpose.
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