Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar, Umayyad ruins in Lebanon
The Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar feature grand palaces, mosques, and baths, revealing early Islamic urbanism.
Founded by Caliph Walid I in the early 8th century, Anjar was a strategic site on trade routes.
Anjar stands as a testament to the Umayyad civilization, reflecting rich cultural and artistic heritage.
Visitors can explore the ancient city's layout with its rectangular grid pattern.
Unlike traditional Roman cities, Anjar's unique layout represents a very rare historical footprint of Umayyad urban planning.
Location: Anjar
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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