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Dederiyeh Cave
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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Elevation: 356 m
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