Caverns sculpted by water and time Few caverns in the world approach the astounding wealth or the extent of those of Jeita. In these caves and galleries, known to man since Paleolithic times, the action of water has created cathedral-like vaults beneath the wooded hills of Mount Lebanon. Geologically, the caves provide a tunnel or escape route for the underground river, which is the principal source of the Nar el-Kalb (Dog River). Located some 20 kilometers along the highway …

Lebanon is a country immersed in history. Lying on the Mediterranean Sea, at the junction of Asia and Europe, Lebanon's cities and harbours were once major outposts in Phoenician and Roman times. The Békaa Valley, known in the 1st century BC as the 'granary' of Rome, is still the country's main agricultural region. One of the highlights of visiting Lebanon is the constant reminder of the country's long-standing role in the history of the world. Evidence of Phoenician and Roman occupancy is best …