Yanta, Lebanon
| Yanta | |
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| Village | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
| District | Rashaya District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.01 sq mi (31.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,050 ft (1,540 m) |
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| Alternate name | Yanta |
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| Location | north of Kfar Qouq |
| Region | Bekaa Valley |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| History | |
| Cultures | Roman |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Public access | Yes |
Yanta is a village situated in the Rashaya District and south of the Beqaa Governorate in Lebanon, 79 kilometres (49 mi) from Beirut. It is located close to the Syrian border north of Kfar Qouq.[1]
The village sits ca. 1,540 metres (5,050 ft) above sea level. The name is variously claimed to mean "God sows" or "God the sower" in Semitic, "white dove" in Syraic and "elevation" in Arabic.[2] It has been noted that a special type of yellow marl (lake sediments) has been noticed in Yanta and the surrounding area dated to the Oxfordian.[3] In 2001 and 2002, archaeological studies were carried out at Kamid al lawz near Yanta that unearthed a large amount of 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
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- ↑ Qada' (Caza) Rachaya - Promenade Tourist Brochure, published by The Lebanese Ministry of Tourism
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External links
- Ikema guide to Lebanon - Yanta
- Localiban Entry on Yanta
- The Lebanon Mountain Trail Project
- Youtube - Yanta Lebanon Video by Nizam Saab
- American University of Beirut - Image of Yanta Roman Temple 1
- American University of Beirut - Image of Yanta Roman Temple 2
