Saraain El Faouqa, Archaeological site and Roman temple in Rayak, Lebanon.
The temple complex stands at an elevation of 1110 meters, featuring remnants of ancient walls and a podium structure near rock-cut tombs.
The archaeological site, discovered in 1946 by Henri Fleisch, contains artifacts from multiple periods including Mousterian, Levalloiso-Mousterian, and Ancient Rome.
The temple represents the architectural traditions of Roman religious buildings found throughout the Beqaa Valley during the first century AD.
Visitors can explore the archaeological remains, including portions of column bases, ceiling blocks, and a cast door frame uncovered during recent excavations.
The site reveals evidence of an ancient Roman quarry beneath the temple structure, with numerous small bifaces, flakes, and cores scattered throughout the area.
Location: Rayak
GPS coordinates: 33.87864,36.09288
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:50
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