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
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The Nachcharini cave, situated at 2,100 meters on the Nachcharini Plateau in the Anti-Lebanon Mountains, is among the highest known Natufian and Khiamian hunter-gatherer occupation sites. This moderately sized cave played a pivotal role during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period in Lebanon. Excavations led by Bruce Schroeder in the early 1970s and resumed in 2001 by Alex Wasse, revealed a continuity in tool usage from the Natufian to the PPNA period, indicating advanced activities. The cave's occupation was likely seasonal, restricted to spring and summer due to harsh climatic conditions. Despite looting, research teams have recovered numerous tools and flints, providing insights into the life and activities of its prehistoric inhabitants.
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