Tell Ain Saouda

Tell Ain Saouda is an archaeological site in the Beqaa Valley located at about 990 meters elevation. The landscape is marked by scattered basalt blocks from ancient volcanic activity set among farmland.

Archaeologist M. Billeaux identified the site in 1957 and discovered early Neolithic artifacts in the region. The findings show that people worked here during multiple prehistoric periods.

Excavations at Tell Ain Saouda uncovered more than three hundred Acheulean bifaces along with tools made from brown flint and creamy chert materials.

The site lies about 2 kilometers south of Tell Neba'a Litani near two springs and the Litani River. It is easily accessible and offers open access to the grounds for visitors wanting to explore the area.

The site functioned as a tool manufacturing center across long stretches of prehistory from Acheulean to Neolithic times. More than 300 handaxes made from brown flint and creamy chert were recovered, showing how systematically work took place here.

Location: Tell Neba'a Litani

GPS coordinates: 33.99833,36.10083

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40