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Lebanon

Tell Mekhada

Neolithic site in Beqaa Governorate.

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

Tell Mekhada is an archaeological site located 400 meters southwest of Nebaa Faour in the Beqaa Governorate. The site is associated with the Neolithic period, dating back to between 8,000 BCE and 3,000 BCE. Although specific features at the site are not detailed in the provided text, its classification as a Neolithic site suggests the presence of early agricultural practices, possibly including primitive domestic structures and tools. Neolithic sites typically provide valuable insights into the early development of settled farming communities and the transition from nomadic lifestyles. The geographical context of Tell Mekhada within the Beqaa Valley indicates its potential importance in understanding regional prehistoric developments and human adaptation to the environment.

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Details

Country
Lebanon
Source
Wikipedia