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Dederiyeh Cave

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Dederiyeh Cave

Dederiyeh Cave is a cave located northwest of Aleppo, Syria. The cave is known due to the discovery of skeletal remains of 2 Neanderthal children who were found buried in the cave. This discovery dates back to the Middle Paleolithic age 100000 years ago.

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Country: Syria

District: Aleppo Governorate

Category: Ancient Rock Workes

Site History: Middle Paleolithic

Oldest Culture: Paleolithic

Later Cultures: Paleolithic

Site Features: Paleolithic Monuments

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