Plain of Zgharta, Tripoli

#6 among attractions in Tripoli

Archaeological site

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The Plain of Zgharta is a Heavy Neolithic archaeological site approximately 7 kilometres east and southeast of Tripoli in Lebanon. It has historically been a region known for growing sumptuous olives owing to early Quaternary, cemented fluvatile deposits that cover the land beneath the topsoil. The site was documented by R. Wetzel and J. Haller in 1945 who discuss surface finds of several large flakes and atypical bifaces from this area and ended up giving them a very improbable label of Mousterian. Lorraine Copeland deduced the likelihood that these pieces were Gigantolithic tools, once used by the Qaraoun culture to chop down Cedars of Lebanon to start the Neolithic Revolution. ()

Coordinates: 34°24'9"N, 35°54'12"E

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Plain of Zgharta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles, El Mina, Zgharta, Port of Tripoli.

4 miNW
Forts and castles
Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles, Tripoli
102 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Tripoli, Lebanon, the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles stands as a formidable testament to the region's medieval history. Also known as Qala'at Sanjil in Arabic, this historic castle offers a glimpse into the past and a panoramic view...
5.8 miNW
Town, Area
El Mina, Tripoli
148 min walk • El-Mina or El Mina, is a coastal independent town in Tripoli, Northern Lebanon. El-Mina occupies the location of the old Phoenician city of Tripoli.
~1450 ftSW
Area
Zgharta, Tripoli
7 min walk • Zgharta, also spelled Zghorta, is a city in North Lebanon, with an estimated population of around 50,000. It is the second biggest city in Northern Lebanon after Tripoli.
5.4 miNW
Harbor
Port of Tripoli, Tripoli
138 min walk • The Port of Tripoli is the 2nd major port in Lebanon. The port covers an approximate area of 3 square kilometres, with a water area of 2.2 square kilometres, and the land area composing of 320,000 square metres, and a 420,000 square metres dump area adjacent to the current port...
3.3 miW
Universities and schools
Jinan University Lebanon, Tripoli
83 min walk • Jinan University is a private nonprofit institution of higher education with campuses located in the cities of Tripoli and Saïda in Lebanon.
4.6 miS
Village
Morh Kfarsghab
117 min walk • Morh Kfarsghab is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Murh Kfarsghab is the winter dwellings of the people of the mountain village of Kfarsghab. It is a typical organization of pastoral and agricultural Mediterranean communities where seasonal fixed transhumance is still practised.
4.8 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Tripoli Municipal Stadium, Tripoli
122 min walk • Tripoli Municipal Stadium is a 10,000 capacity multi-use stadium in Tripoli, Lebanon. It is located near the city center. The stadium was inaugurated on 29 May 1960.
4.3 miW
Universities and schools
American University of Technology, Tripoli
110 min walk • American University of Technology, is a private university established in Lebanon. It was founded in 1998 by Ghada Hinain near Byblos. The university is directed by an appointed Board of Trustees.
4.8 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
International Olympic Stadium, Tripoli
124 min walk • The International Olympic Stadium, also known as the Rashid Karami Municipal Stadium, is a 22,400 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Tripoli, Lebanon. Formerly used for football matches, the stadium is mainly used for international rugby league tests. It also has athletics facilities.
4.8 miW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Zgharta Sports Complex, Tripoli
123 min walk • The Zgharta Sports Complex, commonly known as the Mirdachiyyé Stadium, is a 5,000 capacity use stadium in Zgharta, Lebanon. It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of Salam Zgharta, as well as of other clubs in Zgharta.
4.8 miW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Tripoli International Olympic Stadium, Tripoli
123 min walk • The International Olympic Stadium, also known as the Rashid Karami Municipal Stadium, is a 22,400 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Tripoli, Lebanon. Formerly used for football matches, the stadium is mainly used for international rugby league tests. It also has athletics facilities.