Prehistoric human vertebra discovered in the Jordan Valley tells the story of prehistoric migration from Africa (IMAGE)
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A new study, led by researchers from Bar-Ilan University, Ono Academic College, The University of Tulsa, and the Israel Antiquities Authority, presents a 1.5 million-year-old human vertebra discovered in Israel's Jordan Valley. According to the research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, ancient human migration from Africa to Eurasia was not a one-time event but occurred in waves. The first wave reached the Republic of Georgia in the Caucasus approximately 1.8 million years ago. The second is documented in 'Ubeidiya, in the Jordan Valley, south of the Sea of Galilee, about 1.5 million years ago. The research was led by Dr. Alon Barash of the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine of Bar-Ilan University, Professor Ella Been of Ono Academic College, Professor Miriam Belmaker of The University of Tulsa, and Dr. Omry Barzilai of the Israel Antiquities Authority. Photo: A top (a), rear (b), bottom (c) and front (d) view of the vertebra discovered at 'Ubeidiya
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Dr. Alon Barash, Bar-Ilan University
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