Location | 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) southwest ofAin Ebel,Lebanon |
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Region | Nabatieh Governorate |
Coordinates | 33°05′49″N35°23′25″E / 33.096944°N 35.390278°E /33.096944; 35.390278 |
History | |
Periods | Heavy Neolithic,Chalcolithic |
Cultures | Qaraoun culture |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1950 |
Archaeologists | Henri Fleisch |
Public access | Yes |
Douwara is aHeavy Neolithic archaeological site of theQaraoun culture located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) southwest ofAin Ebel in theBint Jbeil District ofNabatieh Governorate inLebanon. It is located on slopes north of the road from Ain Ebel toRmaich.[1]
It was discovered byJesuitpriestHenri Fleisch, whilst out prospecting for prehistoric sites in 1950, who published his findings in 1951 and 1954.[2][3] The collections from the site were also discussed byJacques Cauvin. Vast numbers of heavy tools were found representing the industry of the Qaroun culture including piles of debitage and bifaces. Another industry present at the site was tentatively identified asChalcolithic and includedaxes,chisels and heavy borers that resembledMinet ed Dhalia points.[1]