5 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Lebanon You Should Know About

 Lebanon is home to unique geographical features. Today, we present you with the list of 5 Best UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) world heritage sites in Lebanon.

5 best UNESCO world heritage sites in Lebanon

Tyre

The tyre is a city in Lebanon. The city was directly associated with the production of purple pigment reserved for royalty and nobility. It also created an important trade route around the Mediterranean coasts during ancient times. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984.

Byblos

The Byblos is located on a cliff of sandstone 40 km North of Beirut. It was home to the Phoenician civilization. It was directly associated with the history and diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet, which gave birth to modern alphabets such as Greek, Latin and Arabic. It has also been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984.

Baalbek

In 1984, Baalbek was listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lebanon. During Roman times, the site was an important religious and pilgrimage site. The place exhibits ancient Imperial Roman architecture.

Anjar

Anjar is a town within the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon’s Zahle District. Anjar was designated as UNESCO property in 1984. The site was founded by Walid Ibn Abd Al Malak in the 8th century. Anjar served as a major commercial centre during the Umayyad civilization, the first Islamic dynasty ruling from Damascus. 

The Holy Valley (Ouadi Qadisha) And The Forest Of The Cedars Of God (Horsh Arz El-Rab) 

The Holy Valley and the Forest of the Cedars of God were designated as UNESCO property in 1998. These places were important during early Christian monastic settlements in the world. The Cedars of God acted as an important place in the building of ships, temples and palaces in ancient times. 

These are some of the best world heritage sites in Lebanon. Which is your favourite world heritage site?