This amazing find near Ramle was announced by Hebrew University researchers this week.
Israeli scientists said on Wednesday they had discovered a prehistoric ecosystem dating back millions of years containing eight previously unknown species of crustaceans and invertebrates similar to scorpions.
In a press conference held Wednesday morning at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, the researchers said the discovery came about when a small opening was found, leading to a cave extending to a depth of 100 meters beneath the surface of a quarry in the vicinity of Ramle. The quarry is operated by cement manufacturer Nesher Industries.
“Until now eight species of animals were found in the cave, all of them unknown to science,” said Dr. Hanan Dimantman, a biologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Haaretz has the full story and a photo.
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Shalom Todd,
Great find, but Dr. Dimantman over-reached on his comment below:
“Every species we examined had no eyes which means they lost their sight due to evolution,” said Dimantman.
Sounds like the doctor watched H.G. Well’s “The Time Machine” too many times.:-)
Blessings in Yeshua,
Marc