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Lebanon

Taybeh (Marjaayoun)

Heavy Neolithic site with ancient mosque ruins.

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

The archaeological site at Taybeh in the Marjeyoun District of southern Lebanon is notable for its Heavy Neolithic artifacts related to the Qaraoun culture. This site, discovered by Louis Dubertret and analyzed by Jacques Cauvin, provides insights into early human settlement patterns in the region. The village itself features ancient architectural remains, including a mosque constructed with superb ancient blocks and monolithic columns, suggesting significant historical and religious importance. Additionally, the presence of cisterns and sarcophagi indicate sophisticated water management and burial practices. This site offers a window into Neolithic life and the ongoing habitation through various historical periods, enriching our understanding of regional development and cultural continuity.

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Archaeological Features

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Water Management Features

Cisterns

Burial and Funerary Structures

Sarcophagi

Religious and Ritual Structures

Mosques

Domestic and Habitation Structures

Villages

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Lebanon
Source
Wikipedia