Tell Deir

Tell Deir is an archaeological site located in Lebanon's Beqaa Governorate, notable for its significant collection of Neolithic artifacts. The site has yielded an array of tools including large axes, adzes, picks, knives, and scrapers, which highlight its role in prehistoric toolmaking and possibly other industrial activities. Additionally, smaller tools like burins and segmented sickles have been discovered, along with some pottery sherds that feature burnishing and red washing, suggesting domestic or craft activities. The site is believed to have been occupied during the Neolithic period, and there is further evidence to suggest occupation during the Bronze Age, aligning with similar materials found in nearby sites. The archaeological findings at Tell Deir provide valuable insights into the technological and cultural practices of early human societies in the region.