Following this theory, Emmanuel Anati excavated at the mountain, and discovered that it was a major paleolithic cult centre, with the surrounding plateau covered with shrines, altars, stone circles, stone pillars, and over 40,000 rock engravings.
Based on this hypothesis, Emmanuel Anati conducted excavations at the mountain, revealing its status as a major Paleolithic ceremonial site. The surrounding plateau was found to be covered in shrines, altars, stone circles, pillars, and more than 40,000 rock carvings.