2025 | Switzerland | Documentary

The Guardians of Menjez's Past

  • French, Arabic English, French, Arabic 19 mins
  • Director | Giovan Peyrotty
  • Writer | Giovan Peyrotty, Tamara El Hossny
  • Producer | SciencEscape

STATUS: Released

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The "MEG-A" project, co-led by Tara Steimer from the University of Geneva and Zuzanna Wygnanska from the Polish Academy of Sciences, takes you deep into the mysteries of the megalithic tombs in northern Lebanon, dating back to 3700–2800 BCE. These remarkable monuments, built by the ancient communities of Akkar on basalt plateaus, reveal enigmatic rituals and suggest continuous habitation at the site. This project aims to uncover the secrets of the builders and explore their role in the rise of the first city-states in the Levant.

The documentary "The Guardians of Menjez's Past" invites you on an exciting archaeological journey. Join passionate scientists as they explore these captivating megaliths, while also discovering the crucial involvement of the people of Menjez. Their unique perspective on the site and their efforts to preserve this heritage offer an invaluable view. This project is more than just an archaeological investigation; it embodies a local initiative to safeguard these ancient tombs and promote sustainable tourism around this historical gem.

#archeology #research #megaltihs
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