El Wad
Entrance to the cave | |
Interactive map of El Wad | |
| Location | Haifa, Israel |
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| Coordinates | 32°40′14.5″N 34°57′58.8″E / 32.670694°N 34.966333°E |
| Type | Archaeological site |
| Part of | Nahal Me'arot Nature Reserve |
| History | |
| Founded | c. 15,000 years ago |
| Periods | Epipalaeolithic Near East |
| Cultures | Natufian culture |
El Wad is an archaeological site of the Epipalaeolithic Near East in Mount Carmel, Israel. The site has two components: El Wad Cave, also known as Mughārat al-Wād (Arabic: مغارة الواد) or HaNahal Cave (Hebrew: מערת הנחל); and El Wad Terrace, located immediately outside the cave.
Together with the nearby sites of Tabun Cave, Jamal Cave, and Skhul Cave, el Wad is part of the Nahal Me'arot Nature Reserve, a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.