Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Lehun, also known as al-Lahun or Khirbet Lahun, is an archaeological site located in Madaba Governorate, Jordan. Its rich history of occupation spans from prehistory through the Ottoman period, featuring significant remains from the Bronze Age to the Islamic periods. Notable features of the site include a Bronze Age agricultural village, a castle, mills, a Roman temple with fortifications, and a Nabati temple and village. The site also shows evidence of stability during the Byzantine and Islamic periods. Lehun provides valuable insights into the various cultural and historical phases that have influenced the region, making it a significant location for understanding the dynamic historical landscape of Jordan.
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- Jordan
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