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 * ... that at least one species of the extinct termites Parastylotermes (fossil pictured) was found in the Calico Mountains?
 * ... that the Phoenician settlement of Tell Sukas in modern Syria was located at the center of the fertile plain of Jableh on a hill with access to two natural harbors?
 * ... that excavations at the town of Jayrud in the Qalamoun Mountains of Syria produced microliths, blades, scrapers and other lithic tools dating back to the Natufian culture?
 * ... that the island of Golem Grad in Lake Prespa has over five archaeological sites and is a Macedonian tourist destination, located in North Macedonia.

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 * 1) Recent additions/2012/October, Numbered archive of Main Page appearance.
 * 2) Recent additions/2012/September, Numbered archive of Main Page appearance.
 * 3) Recent additions/2012/September, Numbered archive of Main Page appearance.