Qalaat Faqra

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Qalaat Faqra

Qalaat Faqra, or ruins of Faqra, is an archaeological site located on the slopes of Mount Sannine in Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon. The site is dating back to the Roman and Byzantine era. The ruins include a temple dedicated to Zeus Beelgalasos, and a sanctuary of Atargatis, in addition to a Roman tower.

Site Information

Country: Lebanon

District: Mount Lebanon Governorate

Category: Ancient Temples

Site History: 1st Century AD

Oldest Culture: Roman

Later Cultures: Byzantine

Site Features: Roman & Byzantine Monuments

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