Yanta, Lebanon
Yanta
ينطا | |
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Village | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Beqaa |
| District | Rashaya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.01 sq mi (31.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,050 ft (1,540 m) |
Bekaa Valley | |
| Coordinates | 33°36′11″N 35°56′39″E / 33.603056°N 35.944167°E |
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| History | |
| Cultures | Roman |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Public access | Yes |
Yanta is a
The village sits about 1,540 metres (5,050 ft) above sea level. The name is variously claimed to mean "God sows" or "God the sower" in
Ancient Greek pottery.[4]
Roman temple
There are ruins of an impressively sized and positioned Roman temple in the area that is presumed to have been built on the site of a forerunning Semitic temple.[5][6] The ruins lie on either side of the road and are sparse but retain some upright stones. Around the site are remnants of ancient habitation and tombs.
References
- ^ Anīs Furaiḥa (1972). dictionary of the name of towns and villages in Lebanon. Maktabat Lubnān.
- ^ Qada' (Caza) Rachaya - Promenade Tourist Brochure, published by The Lebanese Ministry of Tourism
- ISBN 978-1-86239-306-6.
- ISBN 978-0-521-51887-1. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ISBN 978-1-900949-90-3.
- ^ George Taylor (1969). The Roman temples of Lebanon: a pictorial guide, pp. 22, 127, 130. Argonaut.
External links
- Ikema guide to Lebanon - Yanta
- Localiban Entry on Yanta
- The Lebanon Mountain Trail Project
- American University of Beirut - Image of Yanta Roman Temple 1
- American University of Beirut - Image of Yanta Roman Temple 2
Capital: Rashaya | ||
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