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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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Mansourieh, a town in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, is notable for its Roman archaeological remains, particularly a well-preserved aqueduct built during the reign of the Roman emperor Aurelian in 273 CE. This aqueduct was crucial in supplying water to the growing city of Beirut, sourced from a spring located along the Beirut River. The structure, known as 'Qanater es-Sett Zubaida', consists of a series of arches, some of which remain on the river's sides. The aqueduct's construction highlights the advanced engineering capabilities of Roman architects in water management and infrastructure. The aqueduct also served as a way station for Roman military activities in Lebanon, further underlining its strategic importance.
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