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Lebanon

Hadath, Mount Lebanon

Heavy Neolithic site with atypical tools

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

The Hadath archaeological site, located in the Mount Lebanon region about 7 kilometers south-southeast of Beirut, is recognized for its significance in the Heavy Neolithic period, particularly as part of the Qaraoun culture. It features atypical large, rough flakes and tools such as picks, choppers, and cores. Some of these tools reveal evidence of burin impacts and twisted forms, indicating advanced craftsmanship. The site represents a crucial phase in human history, showcasing the technological and cultural advancements during the Neolithic period. Although now urbanized, Hadath remains an important location for understanding the development of early human societies in the Levant.

Archaeological Features

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Industrial and Craft Structures

Toolmakers’ Areas

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Details

Country
Lebanon
Source
Wikipedia