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
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Mayrouba is an archaeological site of significant importance due to its role as the type site for the Mayroubian culture. Located in Lebanon, it features numerous Stone Age sites that illustrate a transitional phase from the Middle to Upper Paleolithic periods. The site is characterized by its rich assemblage of flint tools, including burins, scrapers, and Emireh points, predominantly made from blue-grey Upper Jurassic flints. Discovered and studied by various archaeologists, collections from Mayrouba have been crucial in understanding the technological advancements and cultural shifts of prehistoric peoples in the region. Its undisturbed condition among sandstone and wooded areas provides valuable insights into ancient human occupations and tool-making practices.
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