Jeita Grotto is the most famous and biggest cave in Lebanon explored by pioneers of the Speleo Club du Liban in the Mid XXth century totaling a network of 9 …
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Naba’a l Mutran – Subterranean River
An unknown underground water body that was explored in 1991 revealing around 1200 meters of cave network rich in speleothems (flow stones, dripstones, cave crystals, ….) – (Liban Souterrain 4 …
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Mar Challita – Subterranean River & Prehistoric Cave
The Exploration of the cave revealed around 1200 meters of cave network with some labyrinth passages and submerged passages; an obstructed passage was forced in 1993 giving access to around …
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Mar Abun – Rupestrian Monastery
A rupestrian monastery partially built inside a cave; the church may be dated back as early as the 11th century but further inquiries are needed (Liban Souterrain 4 & 5).
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Mar Girgis l Ahbash – Rupestrian Monastery
A rupestrian monastery linked to the presence of Ethiopian monks in the Qadisha Valley, in 1488 A.D.. The site is located in a cliff and is characterized by a vernacular built heritage; the …
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Mar Assia – Rupestrian Monastery & Grotto
A rupestrian monastery partially ruined built under a large cave porch; it also houses a hermitage overlooking the church from a height of 12 meters. Although the site was mentioned …
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