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Barouk Cedars Reserve

The largest of Lebanon nature reserves, Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve stretches from Dahr Al-Baidar in the north to Niha Mountain in the south. blanketed with oak forests on its northeastern slopes and juniper and oak forests on its southeastern slop... Read More...

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Ouyoun el Samak

The name is in the plural, Aïn being the singular form. The reason for this plural is easy to understand: the site is a corner of Paradise, with springs throwing up living water on all sides. In the verdure one finds every shade of green that an art... Read More...

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Domaine de Taanayel, Taanayel

arcenciel aims to preserve the country’s agricultural heritage through sustainable agriculture, technology and innovation. The Domaine de Taanayel acts as a hub for the region’s pilot projects, and though collaborations with the country’s best ... Read More...

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Ammiq Wetland

The Ammiq Wetland (100 hectares) is the last significant wetland in Lebanon,a remnant of extensive marshes and lakes that once covered parts of the Beqaa Valley. This natural spot remains an important staging and wintering area for migratory water bi... Read More...

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Lezzeb Kingdom, Rabiaa/Barqa

Lazzab, the Arabic name for juniper, is an evergreen coniferous tree of the cypress family Cupressaceae. The most common juniper species in Lebanon are the Juniperus excelsa (Greek Juniper) and the Juniperus foetidissima (Fetid Juniper). The ju... Read More...

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Forest of Iron oak, Akkar غابة العذر

The largest of Lebanon forest, Kamouha forest stretches from Fnaideq to Akkar el Atika in the caza of Akkar . Kamouaa is considered as the largest forest in the middle east. The surrounding heights rise to 2,454 meters of forests and remarkabl... Read More...

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Cedars of God, Bcharre

Located just eight kilometers from Bcharre, The Cedars is one of Lebanon’s most beautiful nature reserves and home to the oldesr Cedar Forest. The area used to be an immense forest of cedars, cypresses, pines and oaks. Deforestation started in 300... Read More...

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Epic of Gilgamesh and the Cedars of Lebanon

The Cedar Forest is the glorious realm of the gods of Mesopotamian mythology. It is guarded by the demigod Humbaba and was once entered by the hero Gilgamesh who dared cut down trees from its virgin stands during his quest for fame. The Cedar Fores... Read More...

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Olive trees of Bchaaleh are the oldest olive trees in Lebanon

“Sisters” or the Olive trees of Noah, are among the oldest olive trees in the world found in the community of Bechealeh, Lebanon. Some 6,000 years old, historians say these have Biblical origins. Tucked away in the village of Bechealeh... Read More...

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Cedars of Jaj, Jaj

Nestled in the high mountain of Jaj,at an altitude of 1,500 meters (4,800 feet), this cluster of cedars is one of the most ancient natural reserves left of the forest that once covered the whole region and which the kings of Byblos exploited during ... Read More...

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