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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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