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 Qaraoun site, located in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon, is an archaeologically significant area known for its association with the Heavy Neolithic Qaraoun culture. This culture is noted for its distinct flint tool industry, including axes, scrapers, and Levallois cores. Key sites such as Qaraoun I and Qaraoun II are situated along the banks of the Litani River, with Qaraoun II serving as a type site for this cultural phase. The region provides insights into Neolithic life and tool-making practices, with artifacts dating back to the early Neolithic period. Archaeological findings at Qaraoun contribute to the understanding of prehistoric human activity in the region, particularly regarding the transition from the Acheulean to the Heavy Neolithic industry.
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