Anjar

Overview

The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testimony to city planning under the Umayyads.

Selection Criteria

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Components(1 location)

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Details

Countries

Lebanon

ISO Codes

LB

Coordinates

33.7319, 35.9333