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Lebanon

Joub Jannine

Neolithic flint tool site in Lebanon

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

About

Joub Jannine is an archaeological site located in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon, notable for its Neolithic flint tool industry. The site, comprising Joub Jannine I, II, and III, has yielded a significant collection of flint tools, including specialized spheroid and trihedral tools, indicating a unique Neolithic industry. The tools found at the site suggest a period of occupation during the Neolithic era, characterized by the dawn of agriculture. Additionally, Joub Jannine is home to a Roman Bridge, originally constructed in 704 CE and rebuilt in 1943, illustrating the site's historical significance through different periods. The artifacts from Joub Jannine are preserved in the Museum of Lebanese Prehistory, providing valuable insights into early human activities in the region.

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Archaeological Features

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Agricultural and Land Use Features

Gardens

Transportation and Communication Structures

Bridges

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Lebanon
Source
Wikipedia