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August 30, 2010

First good evidence for feasting in the archaeological record found at a burial site in Israel.

A structure at Hilazon Tachtit Cave, Israel, contained the remains from at least three aurochs (wild cattle) that were consumed by humans as part of a feast.

Credit: Photo by Naftali Hilger


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