La région de Byblos de la fin du VIe au début du IIIe millénaire : formation d’un réseau territorial

A recent study sheds light on the territorial organization of Byblos, a significant proto-urban and urban center in the Levant, from the late 6th to early 3rd millennium BCE. Through extensive archaeological prospection covering a 14 x 7 km area, researchers identified 24 human installations dating back to recent prehistory. By analyzing spatial data and ceramic technology, they reconstructed a network of territorial and techno-cultural relations, revealing precise organizational rules that emerged during the proto-urban age and exhibited remarkable continuity. This research significantly advances our understanding of the formation and development of complex societal structures in ancient Levantine regions.

Baldi, J. (2017). La région de Byblos de la fin du VIe au début du IIIe millénaire : formation d’un réseau territorial. Syria, 94, 123–155. https://doi.org/10.4000/syria.5654