Douwara

Douwara is a Heavy Neolithic archaeological site of the Qaraoun culture located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) southwest of Ain Ebel in the Bint Jbeil District of Nabatieh Governorate in Lebanon. It is located on slopes north of the road from Ain Ebel to Rmaich.^[1]

Douwara

Shown within Lebanon
Location	2 kilometres (1.2 mi) southwest of Ain Ebel, Lebanon
Region	Nabatieh Governorate
Coordinates	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

Minet ed Dhalia point similar to those amongst the Chalcolithic finds at Douwara

It was discovered by Jesuit priest Henri 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 by Jacques 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 as Chalcolithic and included axes, chisels and heavy borers that resembled Minet ed Dhalia points.^[1]