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
About
Ras Beirut is a significant archaeological site with a rich stratigraphy revealing occupations dating from the Lower Paleolithic to the Chalcolithic periods. The site encompasses a variety of industries, including the Early Acheulean, Middle Acheulean, Levalloisian, and Mousterian, indicating a long history of human activity. Neolithic materials have also been found, emphasizing the site's importance in understanding prehistoric human settlement in the region. Situated within marine terraces, the site provides valuable insights into the environmental and cultural changes over time. Despite urbanization threatening its preservation, Ras Beirut remains a crucial location for studying early human industries and their evolution in Lebanon.
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