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Lebanon

Tell Zenoub

Heavy Neolithic site with flint tools

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 Zenoub is an archaeological site located in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon, notable for its association with the Qaraoun culture. The site is characterized by its collection of Heavy Neolithic flint tools, which were discovered in fields south of the tell. These artifacts suggest that the site was occupied during the Neolithic period, specifically between 8000 BCE and 3000 BCE. The presence of these tools indicates that Tell Zenoub was an important location for prehistoric human activity, likely involving tool production and possibly habitation. The site's significance lies in its contribution to understanding the development of early human societies in the Levant region, providing insights into the technological advancements of the Neolithic era.

Archaeological Features

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Environmental and Natural Features

Artificial Mounds

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Details

Country
Lebanon
Source
Wikipedia