Ard Tlaili, Archaeological tell in Baalbek, Lebanon.
Located at the foot of the Lebanon Mountains in the Beqaa Valley, Ard Tlaili presents rectangular buildings with walls made of stiff earth and clay.
The excavations conducted in the 1960s by Diana Kirkbride revealed multiple settlement layers dating back to approximately 6200 BC in this Neolithic site.
The stone assemblages, including obsidian blades, basalt bowls, and pottery with Halafian designs, demonstrate connections with Byblos and southern Syria.
The archaeological site requires guidance from local experts to visit, as it sits approximately 11 kilometers northwest of the main Baalbek archaeological complex.
The pottery collection found at Ard Tlaili represents the most southern discovery of Halaf-type painted ceramics in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Location: Baalbek
Inception: 6200 BCE
GPS coordinates: 34.06000,36.08000
Latest update: March 16, 2025 17:00
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