Tell Jisr
Hill and archaeological site in Lebanon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tell Jisr, Tell el-Jisr or Tell ej-Jisr is a hill and archaeological site 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) northwest of Joub Jannine in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon.[1][2]
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Tell el-Jisr | |
Alternative name | Tell ej Jisr |
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Location | 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) northwest of Joub Jannine, Lebanon |
Coordinates | 33.64°N 35.778611°E / 33.64; 35.778611 |
Type | Tell |
Part of | Settlement |
History | |
Founded | c. 8200-6200 BC |
Periods | PPNB, Neolithic, Chalcolithic |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1965-1966 |
Archaeologists | Lorraine Copeland, Peter J. Wescombe |
Condition | ruins |
Public access | Yes |
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It was discovered in 1965-1966 by Lorraine Copeland and Peter Wescombe but the perimeter and extent of the find was not fully determined.[3] It is suggested to have been surrounded by fertile arable land suitable for crop cultivation and was likely a river crossing, situated on the east bank of the Litani.