Hershkovitz, Israel

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The pre-pottery Neolithic populations of south Sinai and their relations to other circum-Mediterranean groups
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Summary: Israel Hershkovitz is an Israeli anthropologist and anatomist, and a Professor Emeritus at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. Hershkovitz is known for his extensive study of skeletal remains from various prehistoric and historic populations in Israel, including significant discoveries from Qesem Cave, Misliya Cave, Skhul Cave, Geula Cave, Tinshemet Cave, Manot Cave and Nesher Ramla open-air site. He founded and led the Dan David Center for Human Evolution and Biohistory Research and the Shmunis Family Anthropology Institute, and he held the Tassia and Dr. Joseph Meyshan Chair of the History and Philosophy of Medicine. Wikipedia
Gender or Sex: Male [1][2][3]
Born: 1950-10-28 [3]
Language: English [2]
Occupation: researcher [3]
Employer: Tel Aviv University [3]

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