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Faqra
By Élodie Morel Lebbos
December 16, 2007
 
Monumental, jagged rock formations amidst which emerge two Roman temples and a Byzantine church: the site of Faqra is very impressive. It is situated at 1500 meters of altitude, on the sea side of Mount Lebanon. Faqra is composed of different zones, the most important of which are the rocks, the Large Temple, the Small Temple and the Byzantine church.
 
The Rocks Zone


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Photo by: Tony Hage

These rocks composed of layers of sandstone and limestone were shaped by erosion and the area is scattered with narrow crevasses that are more or less large. The main attraction offered by this rocky view is Jisr el Hajar, a natural bridge carved out of the rock and overhanging the river of Nabaa El Laban.

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