Aanjar   City of the Ommayads

Located in the Beqaa valley, Aanjar is one of the rare Ommayad vestiges in Lebanon. In contrast to other archaeological sites in the country, Aanjar knew only a short period of prosperity. Built at the start of the 8th century, it became a center for rest and recreation. And, thanks to its geographical position it was also an important commercial center.

Surrounded by a wall seven meters high, Aanjar extends over more than 100.000 square meters. The city is perfectly symetrical, divided into four quarters of equal size, separated by one street running East and West and another North and South.
The two streets meet in the center of the city where a tetrapylon was built of four imposing columns supported by a pedestal.
Across from the palace stands a mosque whose mihrab facing Mecca and the wells that provided for the worshippers' ablutions, can still be seen.
Aanjar has been classified as a world Heritage site by UNESCO.