Duris, Lebanon
Village in Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Duris (also Dūris, or Dûris[1] (Arabic: دورس), formally Doris[2] and also known by its French spelling Douris[3]) is a village located approximately 3 km (2 mi). southwest of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. It is the site of a 13th-century Muslim shrine and a necropolis from the late Roman Imperial period that is currently undergoing archaeological investigation.[3]
 The Qubbat Duris in 1871 | |
  Shown within Lebanon | |
| Alternative name | Doris Douris |
|---|---|
| Location | 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Baalbek, Lebanon |
| Coordinates | 33.983333°N 36.183333°E |
| History | |
| Periods | Heavy Neolithic, Shepherd Neolithic, Roman |
| Cultures | Qaraoun culture |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1957, 1966, 1997 |
| Archaeologists | M. Billaux, Henri Fleisch, Maurice Tallon, Lorraine Copeland |
| Public access | Unknown |
An archaeological site which is not on the tell near the village exists 1 km (1 mi) southwest of Duris at the north of a vineyard that can be reached via a track from the road to Baalbek. This site was found to contain both Shepherd Neolithic and Heavy Neolithic material together, being unusual in this respect. It was found by M. Billaux in 1957 who showed it to two archaeologists who were also members of the Society of Jesus, Henri Fleisch and Maurice Tallon. The Shepherd Neolithic material was unpatinated and appeared similar to that of Maakne. The larger pieces were patinated to white, appearing to represent different periods. Three Levallois flakes were found in 1966 by Lorraine Copeland.[4]
Middle Bronze
In the Middle Bronze I (c. 2000-1800 BC), there was a settlement at Tell Douris.[5] While most of the pottery was locally made, there where imports from inland Syria (Homs and Ebla) as well from the south.
Medieval Period
The Qubbat Duris was built in AD 1243 (AH 641)[6] during the Ayyubid era.[3] Its sarcophagus was raised or left standing to serve as a mihrab, helping to direct prayer towards Mecca.[7] Its columns were probably removed from the ruins of nearby Baalbek and are assembled haphazardly, one being upside-down.[8]
In 1838, Eli Smith noted Duris as a Sunni Muslim and Maronite village in the Baalbek District.[9]
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