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Wadi Kubbaniya

Late Paleolithic settlement with wild plants.

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

About

Wadi Kubbaniya, located in Upper Egypt, is a significant Late Paleolithic site dating from approximately 19,000 to 17,000 BCE. Initially thought to show early agricultural activity, further research revealed the presence of wild cereals rather than domesticated plants. The site was part of a seasonal settlement system and was primarily used for fishing and gathering. Important archaeological finds include grinding stones, fish bones, hearths, and plant remains, which provide insights into the diet and lifestyle of its inhabitants. Notably, the site has yielded evidence of wild barley and other plants, along with stone tools suggesting advanced tool-making techniques. Wadi Kubbaniya remains a key site for understanding the Late Paleolithic period in Egypt, offering valuable data on human adaptation and subsistence strategies in arid environments.

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Archaeological Features

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Burial and Funerary Structures

Graves

Environmental and Natural Features

Charcoal DepositsEcofacts

Food Production and Processing Features

Hearths

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Country
Egypt
Source
Wikipedia