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02/09/2024

A glimpse of Saint-Thomas church in Ras-Baalbek

Ras Baalbek is home to three churches, each built atop the remains of Roman-era temples, one of which is discussed in a separate article: Saint-Barbara Church Although formal studies have yet to be conducted at the site, I am sharing my personal observations drawn from years of exploring such magnif...

02/07/2024

A breif history of Mar Mema church, Ehden

Mar Mema church in Ehden is historically noted in “Manarat al-Aqdas” by Patriarch Istephan el Duweihi (1616-1702) as constructed in 749 AD. Historical Background The church reveals a complex history through its architecture and artifacts. Structural elements and fragments explored during archeol...

18/06/2024

A description of Saydet el Rih Crusader-era frescoes, Enfeh

The Church of Saydet el-Rih (Our Lady of the Wind) in Enfeh was constructed between the 6th and 7th centuries AD atop a network of cisterns dating back to the Iron Age. It is notable as being one of the few churches with a vault decorated with medieval paintings in Lebanon. The church features a [.....

15/04/2024

Our new article breifly describes the temple of "Deir el Qalaa" which served as a prominent Roma-era relgious site for vrious cultic practices. Its awe-inspiring, megalithic and imposing foundations are a testament to its significance.

Deir el-Qalaa, the “Fortress Convent”, houses the remnants of a Roman-era temple, located at approximately 730m altitude, on the north bank of the Nahr Beirut, the ancient Magoras, and to the south of the village of Beit Mery. The temple is part of a larger archeological site that also includes ...

09/04/2024

Discover Beirut Downtown's ancient and modern archaeological and historical heritage during a 2 hours morning walk, led by a licensed tour guide.

The starting point will be at 9AM from El Nahar Building, and ends at Martyr Square at 11AM

For further information and booking, please reach out to us on WhatsApp on 03 12 66 75

19/03/2022

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/sacred-pool-researchers-see-reflections-phoenicians-rcna20245

What was once thought to be an ancient harbor was actually a pool that could have been used to track the movement of the stars in the sky.

11/03/2022

https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/115361/rare_phoenician_sarcophagus_covered_by_rabat_trenching_works_excavated #.YiroCXpBxnI

600BC Phoenician stone sarcophagus discovered 21 years ago being examined by University and heritage experts over fears of damage from increased roadworks

27/02/2022

Guiding .doenmez and .doenmez with their son Jacob who came from Germany to discover the attractions of Saida and the colossal temples of Baalbek and Niha 🏛

23/02/2022

Marking the massive, single limestone block sarcophagus known as the Tomb of Hiram, as well as the location of the lost Saint-Christopher church, which mosaic pavement is considered as “the centerpiece of the Louvre's collection of ancient mosaics”.

Link in bio 🏛

19/02/2022

The carving of the bull's head on the garland's coffin may be attributed to the belief that the bull was presented as a sacrificial offering by the deceased to please the gods; it may have been presented as a funeral offering.

This sarcophagus can be seen at Tyre’s archeological site, known as El Bass site.

17/02/2022

Learn about the medieval ecclesiola of Tyre’s hippodrome, erected around a stone were supposedly the Savior sat and preached his followers.

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09/02/2022

Castrum Nephin in mari fere totum - link in bio🏰

29/01/2022

https://greekreporter.com/2022/01/27/ancient-plaque-cyprus-phoenician/

An ancient Phoenician plaque, a stone pillar and the remains of boatsheds were unearthed as a result of excavations in Cyprus.

24/01/2022

Learn about the famous Hadrian forest inscription, located in 🌲

The article is now available on www.wanderleb.com (wanderblog section)

16/01/2022

The last Medieval tower in Lebanon before reaching Palestine🏰

The article is now available on www.wanderleb.com (wanderblog section)

15/01/2022

https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1287597/-histoire-illustree-du-liban-de-la-construction-dun-pays-a-la-reconstruction-dune-nation.html

Écrit par Nayla de Freige et Maria Saad et illustré par Fadlallah Dagher, l’ouvrage en français a été réédité chez Hachette Antoine. Il est déjà dans les bacs, en attendant les versions arabe et...

10/01/2022

Noire Garde; a mysterious fortress of Southern Lebanon 🏰.

The article is now available on www.wanderleb.com (wanderblog section)

06/01/2022

Julian McBride is a forensic anthropologist and independent journalist born in New York. He’s the founder and director of the Reflections of War Initiative (ROW), an anthropological NGO. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News