Commemorative stelae of Nahr el-Kalb, Ancient commemorative stones at Nahr el-Kalb, Lebanon.
Over twenty inscribed limestone monuments stand along the Dog River estuary, featuring texts in multiple ancient and modern languages and scripts.
The earliest inscription dates from Pharaoh Ramesses II, followed by Neo-Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, Roman, Greek, Arabic, and French colonial carvings.
The inscriptions document military expeditions, political events, and administrative changes from Egyptian, Mesopotamian, European, and Lebanese rulers through centuries.
The monuments line the coastal highway north of Beirut, with inscriptions visible from designated viewing areas near the river crossing.
Each inscription represents a different period of Lebanon's history, creating a continuous historical record from ancient Egypt to Lebanese independence.
GPS coordinates: 33.95338,35.59534
Latest update: March 16, 2025 07:44
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