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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Monastery of St Lot, located near the Dead Sea in Jordan, is a significant archaeological site dating back to the Byzantine period, specifically from the 5th to 7th centuries CE. This monastic complex is built around a natural cave, which was supposedly the refuge of Lot and his daughters after the destruction of Sodom. The site features a basilical church adorned with mosaic floors dating back to the 7th century CE. The cave itself has revealed layers of continuous human occupation, with artifacts dating back to the Early and Middle Bronze Age, and Nabataean pottery indicating habitation in the first centuries BCE and CE. Habitation at the site continued until the Early Abbasid period, illustrating its religious significance for both Christian and Muslim communities. The Monastery of St Lot is also on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, highlighting its cultural and historical importance.
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