Why did cavemen inhabit caves?

If “cavemen” didn't habit in caves, they wouldn't have been named “cavemen”. But more seriously, these so-called “cavemen” did not only live in caves. read more

But more seriously, these so-called “cavemen” did not only live in caves. They probably stayed most of the time in the open air, and only took shelter in caves when the weather was unpleasant, or to protect themselves against dangerous animals. read more

Their function may give us a clue about the role of caves among post-Babel migrants. Caves were temporary hiding places or convenient places to preserve the bodies of loved ones, but they were not normal living spaces. By Job’s day, cave dwellers had earned a bad reputation. “Civilized” folk did not live in caves. read more