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
At Tiri, located in the Caza of Bint Jbeil, Lebanon, is an archaeological site of significant historical interest. The site is notable for its prehistoric and Neolithic archaeological evidence, particularly at Taire II, which holds artifacts from the Qaraoun culture, indicating Heavy Neolithic activity. The village features a mix of architectural structures, including a mosque built with cut stones likely repurposed from ancient buildings, as well as dolmens and sarcophagi. Water management features such as cisterns and a birkeh are also present. Historical records from the Ottoman era note the village's existence and its predominantly Muslim population. At Tiri provides valuable insights into the region's prehistoric period and its continued habitation through the Ottoman era.
Archaeological Features
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Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Lebanon
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