👉 Theban is a term used in the context of the ancient Near Eastern civilization, specifically referring to the region that encompassed Syria and much of Lebanon. The term was first recorded by Greek historian Herodotus, who described it as "an area which had been inhabited for many centuries" before becoming known as the "ban on the Sea," where the Greek city-states were located. Theban is often seen as a period of cultural and political development in the Near East, characterized by its rise