Qal'at Bustra, Roman temple and archaeological site in Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon.
Qal'at Bustra is a Roman temple site set on a hillside peak in the Nabatieh Governorate with original foundation work and lower stone courses still standing. The remains show how this place was constructed and used for religious purposes in ancient times.
This temple was built and used during Roman times as a place of worship on this mountain location. Scientific study of the site began in the early 1970s and revealed important details about religious life in this region.
The temple grounds contain evidence of religious practices from the Hellenistic to Roman periods, including discovered stelae and fragments of marble statues.
The temple sits in a hilly area with ancient water systems scattered across the surrounding farmland, showing how people managed resources at this elevation. Visitors should expect uneven ground and traditional rural structures that remain part of the working landscape.
Eleven ancient coins found within the temple area date from the third century BCE to third century CE, including currency from Herod Antipas reign.
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