Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Lehsain is an archaeologically significant abandoned village located in Qatar's Al-Shahaniya municipality. The site features a blend of historical layers, including Neolithic settlements and a 19th-century fort, Qasr Lehsain. Notable findings include Neolithic-era stone tools, which hint at a unique Mousterian industry in Qatar. Architectural remnants comprise defensive structures like castles and towers, as well as domestic buildings, mosques, and cemeteries, reflecting the settlement's historical habitation and religious practices. The presence of wells and nearby agricultural features indicates past water management and land use strategies. The site's archaeological importance lies in its potential to provide insights into the region's prehistoric tool-making and later historical periods, including the era of Rahmah-bin-Jabir.
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Historical Timeline
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- Qatar
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