Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Porc-Epic Cave, located in Dire Dawa, Oromia, Ethiopia, is a significant Middle Stone Age archaeological site. The site features a rich assemblage of microlithic tools, evidence of ochre processing, and faded rock art, showcasing the advanced behavior and technical capabilities of early modern humans in eastern Africa. The cave, formed by solution and collapse, contains distinct stratigraphic layers with artifacts spanning from the Middle Paleolithic to the Neolithic period. The presence of diverse faunal remains and human-modified tools indicates that the cave served as a seasonal hunting camp. The discovery of obsidian artifacts suggests long-distance trade or travel. Porc-Epic Cave provides valuable insights into the cultural and symbolic innovations of prehistoric humans, including the use of ochre for body painting and symbolic beads.
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