Ritual error: It's a match, not a phallus

Small cylindrical clay objects discovered in recent decades in the north of Israel and Jordan Valley are now believed to be the earliest matches, dating back some 8,400 years, Israeli archaeologists say.

By Asaf Shtull-Trauring | 01:29 09.08.12 |

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Small cylindrical clay objects discovered in recent decades in the north of Israel and Jordan Valley are believed to be the earliest matches, dating back some 8,400 years, Israeli archaeologists say.

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Ritual error: It's a match, not a phallus

Small cylindrical clay objects discovered in recent decades in the north of Israel and Jordan Valley are now believed to be the earliest matches, dating back some 8,400 years, Israeli archaeologists say.

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