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Lebanon

Batroumine

Byzantine-era village with stone houses

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

Batroumine is a small village in northern Lebanon with significant archaeological roots dating back to the Byzantine era. The village is notable for its preserved traditional Lebanese stone houses and a church exemplifying Byzantine architectural influence. Underneath the modern village, an archaeological site was discovered, revealing around 40 stone houses connected by paved roads from the Byzantine period. Additionally, the village features an ancient water spring known as 'Ain Al-Zarka.' This site provides insights into domestic architecture and community life in the Byzantine era, showcasing the region's historical significance and cultural heritage. Ongoing archaeological research aims to uncover more about Batroumine's historical layers and contributions to the local historical narrative.

Gallery

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Archaeological Features

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Water Management Features

Wells

Religious and Ritual Structures

Churches

Domestic and Habitation Structures

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Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Lebanon
Source
Wikipedia