You are hereHome » Human Evolution Evidence » Behavior » Burial » Qafzeh: Oldest Intentional Burial Qafzeh: Oldest Intentional Burial Intentional burial At Qafzeh, Israel, the remains of as many as 15 individuals were found in a cave, along with 71 pieces of red ocher and ocher-stained stone tools. The ocher was found near the bones, suggesting it was used in a ritual. Qafzeh: Oldest Intentional Burial Exhibit Item Date of discovery: 1933 Discovered by: R. Neuville Species: Site: Qafzeh Page last updated: April 1, 2016