The site contains evidence of human activity dating to the Late Pleistocene.
[2][3] Excavations at the site began under M. Muheisen in the 1980s[1] and were resumed in 2008 under the direction of Lisa Maher and Danielle Macdonald.
[1][6] Notably, the remains of brushwood structures dating to the Early Epipalaeolithic period have been found at Kharaneh IV.
Tools and large concentrations of ochre and marine shells have also been found at the site.
[1] In addition, woman's remains dated back to 19,200 years ago were discovered at Kharaneh IV in 2016, which might have been cremated, after being placed on top of a hut.