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 theory, Emmanuel Anati's excavations at the mountain revealed its significance as a Paleolithic religious site. The surrounding plateau was found to be home to numerous shrines, altars, stone circles, pillars, and thousands of rock carvings.