Scientists Find Ancient Seawall Underwater off Israel Coast
This photo provided by Ehud Galili shows what researchers say is a 7,000-year-old seawall along Israel's Mediterranean coast. The international team of researchers said they have discovered the seawall, providing evidence that coastal communities protected themselves against rising waters in ancient times. (Ehud Galili via AP) At a Glance The seawall is some 7,000 years old.Researchers said it was built to protect a fishing village against storms and rising sea levels.It dates to the Neolithic period at the end of...