- ► Thor Hammer Amulet Discovered in Sweden
- ► Evidence of prehistoric hunting discovered in Arabian desert
- ► Ancient settlement discovered in Turkey
- ► Ancient grave unearthed in Slovakia
- ► Medieval prayer beads discovered in Britain
- ► Qing Dynasty tombs discovered in China
- ► Ancient tombs uncovered at the cathedral of Notre Dame
- ► Administrative Centre discovered in Upper Egypt
- ► Rare gold coin discovered in Hungary
- ► Prehistoric Burial Mound Discovered in England
Home
Lebanon
Baalbek-Hermel Governorate
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bechouat
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bechouat
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bechouat

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bechouat is a Marian shrine (dedicated to the Virgin Mary) located in the village of Bechouat in the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate of Lebanon. A Byzantine wooden icon of the Virgin Mary was discovered in a deep cave in 1741 AD, a church was built over the cave, and since then the church has become a place of pilgrimage.
Site Information
Country: Lebanon
District: Baalbek-Hermel Governorate
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 18th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
Exact Location
Elevation: 1239 m
UNESCO
Weather In Site
Rating
Add Your Comment
The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers.
Please Log in to post your comments about The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bechouat.