The mask is believed to come from the Neolithic period, and is incredibly well preserved. Omry Barzilai, head of the archaeological research department at the Israel Antiquities Authority, said: “Stone masks are linked to the agricultural revolution. (Image: UPI / Barcroft Images)“Ritual findings from that period include human shaped figurines, plastered skulls, and stone masks." The mask is made from limestone and is carved to resemble a human face. Ronit Lupu, an expert from the Israel Antiquities Authority, said: “The stone has been completely smoothed over and the features are perfect and symmetrical, even delineating cheek bones.

Source: Daily Mirror November 30, 2018 12:44 UTC