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The field work was carried out, under the direction of Dr. Hitoshi Watanabe, by the members of the Tokyo University Scientific Expedition to Western Asia: Dr. Hisashi Suzuki (physical anthropology), Dr. Banri Endo (physical anthropology) and Mr. Hisao Baba (physical anthropology) of the department of Anthropology; Mr. Takeru Akazawa (prehistory) of the University Museum; Dr. Fuyuji Takai (palaenontology) of the department of Geology; Mr. Iwao Kobori (geography), Mr. Kunihiko Endo and Mr. Masami Fukuda (geology) of the Departement of Geography. The joint expedition was organized as one of the overseas field study projects of the Tokyo University, financed by the Japanese Ministry of Education, and was headed by Dr. H. Suzuki. The field work was continuously supported and assisted by the Direction Generale des Antiquites of Lebanon and its staff, especially Emir Maurice Chehab and M. Roger Saidah.
( from Hitashi Watanabe. The excavation of the Keoue Cave, Lebanon. Interim Report, June 1970. BULLETIN DU MUSÉE DE BEYROUTH. Tome XXIII, 1970, Paris)
The archaeological site of Keoue is mentioned as one of many important discoveries of the Middle East about the Neanderthal Middle Palaeolithic ages. The map is published by Dr John Shea (left), an Associate Professor in the Anthropology Department at the State University of New York in Athena Review (2001; 2(4):21), a specialized Journal in Archaeology, History, and Exploration.
Map of the Levant showing important sites about Neanderthals and Modern Humans origins (Courtesy of Dr John Shea and Athena Review, reproduced with permission)
The bullettin description continues: "About 100 m downstream from Keoue site, on the bed of Wadi Keoue. Since it is a river bed, it is not suitable to regard it as a site. Considered to be the flints washed out of Keoue site. This is sub-stantiated by the fact that flints were found only downstream from the Keoue site. Very few complete flint implements. The physical condition of the flints, such as patina, is similar to that found at Keoue site. Middle Palaeolithic."
A close view of Keoue bed
