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List of World Heritage Sites in Lebanon

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. Cultural heritage consists of monuments (such as architectural works, monumental sculptures, or inscriptions), groups of buildings, and sites (including archaeological sites). Natural features (consisting of physical and biological formations), geological and physiographical formations (including habitats of threatened species of animals and plants), and natural sites which are important from the point of view of science, conservation, or natural beauty, are defined as natural heritage. The Republic of Lebanon accepted the convention on 30 October 1990. There are six World Heritage Sites in the country, with a further eight on the tentative list. It has served five terms on the World Heritage Committee

All of Lebanon's heritage sites are cultural. All but one of the World Heritage Sites in Lebanon were inscribed in 1984. The only site which is considered as "in danger" by UNESCO is the Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli; it is also the only site not inscribed in 1984, instead being the most recently inscribed, in 2022.

World Heritage Sites

UNESCO lists sites under ten criteria; each entry must meet at least one of the criteria. Criteria i through vi are cultural, and vii through x are natural.

SiteImageLocation (Governorate)Year listedUNESCO dataDescriptionAnjarBaalbekByblosOuadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab)Rachid Karami International Fair-TripoliTyre
[[File:Anjar - Cardo vu du nord 2.jpg150pxalt=An arch with three columns in the middle]]Beqaa Governorate1984293; iii, iv (cultural)Established in the early 8th century, the city of Anjar was quickly abandoned following the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate, leaving behind ruins of walls, towers, palaces, mosques and baths, constituting an example of Umayyad period town-planning.
[[File:Baalbek-Bacchus.jpg150pxalt=A now yellowed, hellenistic temple]]Baalbek-Hermel Governorate1984294; i, iv (cultural)Previously known as Heliopolis, the Phoenician city of Baalbek hosts some of the largest and best preserved Roman temples, including the Temples of Jupiter, Venus and Bacchus.
[[File:ByblosPort.jpg150pxalt=A port with brick buildings in the back]]Mount Lebanon Governorate1984295; iii, iv, vi (cultural)Continuously inhabited since the Neolithic Era, Byblos was one of the oldest cities of Phoenician origin. It has since witnessed Persian, Roman, Crusader and Ottoman occupation, each exerting influence upon its architecture. Byblos also played a significant role in the diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet.
[[File:Qadisha.jpg150pxalt=Some shrubs, with a town and mountains in the background]]Mount Lebanon Governorate1984850; iii, iv, vi (cultural)Continuously inhabited since the Neolithic Era, Byblos was one of the oldest cities of Phoenician origin. It has since witnessed Persian, Roman, Crusader and Ottoman occupation, each exerting influence upon its architecture. Byblos also played a significant role in the diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet.
[[File:TripoliLebanonFair OscarNiemeyer OpenAirTheatre HeliPort-RomanDeckert14102018.jpg150pxalt=Puddle of water on concrete, with an arch in the background]]North Lebanon Governorate20221702; ii, iv (cultural)Located in northern Lebanon, the Rachid Karameh International Fair of Tripoli was designed in 1962 by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer on a 70-hectare site located between the historic centre of Tripoli and the Al Mina port. The fair was the flagship project of Lebanon's modernization policy in the 1960s. Now, it is threatened by lack of funds for maintenance due to the Lebanese liquidity crisis, urban development, and "its alarming state of conservation".
[[File:TyreAlMina.jpg150pxalt=Many broken marble columns]]South Lebanon Governorate1984299; iii, vi (cultural)The ancient Phoenician city of Tyre was one of the foremost maritime powers in the eastern Mediterranean and reportedly where purple dye was discovered. Extant archaeological remains mainly date back to Roman times, including baths, an arena, a colonnaded road, a triumphal arch, an aqueduct and a hippodrome.

Tentative list

In addition to sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, member states can maintain a list of tentative sites that they may consider for nomination. Nominations for the World Heritage List are only accepted if the site was previously listed on the tentative list. Lebanon lists nine properties on its tentative list.

SiteImageLocation (Governorate)Year listedUNESCO criteriaDescriptionHistoric Centre of SaidaSacred Mount Hermon and its associated cultural monumentsRas al-Qalaat promontory / Ras Al Natour promontory / Ras el-Mlelih PromontoryTemple of EshmunThe Ancient City of TripoliThe Archealogical Site of Nahr el-KalbThe Historic Centre of the City of BatrounThe castles of Mount Amel: Qalaat Al Chakif (Beaufoert castle), Qalaat Tibnin (Toron castle), Qalaat Chakra (Dubieh castle), Qalaat Deir kifa (Maron Castle) and Qalaat Chama'
[[File:View from Sidon's Sea Castle, Sidon, Lebanon.jpg150pxalt=Saida's brick sea castle, with a body of water separating the city seen in the back from it]]South Governorate2019iii, iv (cultural)Consisting of various medieval, and Ottoman buildings which are defended by two citadels, Saint Louis Castle, and Sidon Sea Castle, the historic centre of Saida is located 40 kilometres south of Beirut. The northern border is defined by a fishing port, it is bordered by a Tell in the south. Saida is the capital of the Southern Governate. Its name may have been derived from canaan, the eldest son of Noah. the Since the Chalcolithic period, it has been inhabited by a human populace. In the Brotherhood, an archaeological site southeast of Saida, a temple and bronze necropolis have been discovered.
[[File:Hermonsnow.jpg150pxalt=Snowcapped Mount Hermon]]Beqaa Governorate2019iii, iv (cultural)Located in the south of the Beqaa border, in between Syria and Lebanon, it is reachable from Rachaya. Etymologically, the name is derived from the root "*ḥrm*", meaning sacred. In Arabic, it is called Jabal al-shaykh, literally meaning "mountain of the chief". Being the highest point on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, it rises to 2,814 metres (9,232 feet). The mountain has been considered as a sacred landmark by the Lebanese, it was mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Additionally, it was worshipped by the Romans. Under Moses and Joshua, it was the northwest bound of Israelite conquest. However, the first settlements date back to 200 BC. Mount Hermon was chosen by Jesus Christ to be the location of his transfiguration. In the Bible, it goes by a number of names: such as Hermon, by the Caananite worshipers of Baal in the Books of Kings; Sirion, by the Phoenicians; and Senir, by the Amorites. After 200 B.C., it was occupied by the Seleucids. Soon after, the Ituraeans created a principality in the area, which dissolved after the fall of Chalcis. After dissolution, the mountain came under the control of Agrippa I and Agrippa II, both of the Herodian dynasty. A joint control was established between the cities of Damascus, Sidon and Paneas after the end of the first century A.D. The site was inhabited continuously until the third century. Upon the summit sits an ancient temple. Qasr Antar, as it is known today, is, and was, the highest temple of the ancient world. There are various Greek-inscribed temples dating from 300 A.D. Upwards of 30 temples and shrines has been found in and around Mount Hermon, adding to its historical significance. Besides being a sacred place for the Christian and Muslim community, it is also important for the Druze. The two major sources of the Jordan River lie at its foot.
North Governorate2019iii, v (cultural)title=Ras al-Qalaat promontory / Ras Al Natour promontory / Ras el-Mlelih Promontoryurl=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6438/website=UNESCO World Heritage Centreaccess-date=10 May 2025archive-date=18 May 2021archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518185639/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6438/url-status=live }}
[[File:Throne of Ashtart.jpg150pxalt=A broken, marble throne]]North Governorate2019iii, iv (cultural)title=L'ancienne ville de Tripoliurl=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6436/website=UNESCO World Heritage Centreaccess-date=10 May 2025archive-date=18 May 2021archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518185706/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6436/url-status=live}}
South Governorate2019iv
(cultural)title=Temple d'Echmounurl=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6429/website=UNESCO World Heritage Centreaccess-date=10 May 2025archive-date=18 May 2021archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518185644/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6429/url-status=live}}
[[File:Commemorative stelae of Nahr el-Kalb from old Dog River Bridge.jpg150pxalt=A side of a cliff]]North Governorate2019iii, vi (cultural)title=Le site archeologique de Nahr el-Kalburl=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6433/website=UNESCO World Heritage Centreaccess-date=10 May 2025archive-date=18 May 2021archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518185654/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6433/url-status=live}}
[[File:Batroun port IMG 1038.jpg150pxalt=The port at the old city of Batroun with the St. Stephens Church in the background]]North Governorate2019iv, v (cultural)title=Le centre historique de la ville de Batrounurl=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6428/website=UNESCO World Heritage Centreaccess-date=10 May 2025archive-date=18 May 2021archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518185700/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6428/url-status=live}}
South Governorate2025ii, iv (cultural)title=The castles of Mount Amel: Qalaat Al Chakif (Beaufoert castle), Qalaat Tibnin (Toron castle), Qalaat Chakra (Dubieh castle), Qalaat Deir kifa (Maron Castle) and Qalaat Chama’url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6900/website=UNESCO World Heritage Centreaccess-date=1 November 2025archive-date=1 November 2025archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251101213551/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6900/url-status=live }}

Explanatory notes

References

References

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  2. "Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage". UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
  3. "Lebanon".
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  20. "L'ancienne ville de Tripoli".
  21. "Temple d'Echmoun".
  22. "Le site archeologique de Nahr el-Kalb".
  23. "Le centre historique de la ville de Batroun".
  24. "The castles of Mount Amel: Qalaat Al Chakif (Beaufoert castle), Qalaat Tibnin (Toron castle), Qalaat Chakra (Dubieh castle), Qalaat Deir kifa (Maron Castle) and Qalaat Chama’".
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