Lebanon

Tell Mekhada

Neolithic site in Beqaa Governorate.

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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.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
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Iron Age
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Neolithic Settlement

8th-3rd millennium BCE

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Lebanon

Coordinates

33.78° N, 35.96° E