Historic site
Stelae of Nahr el-Kalb
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The Stelae of Nahr el-Kalb are a unique open-air museum of carved tablets and monuments lining the cliffs of the Dog River gorge. Over 3,000 years, conquerors from Ramesses II to the French Mandate left inscriptions commemorating their campaigns. Visitors can walk along the riverbank and examine these historical layers, from Egyptian hieroglyphs to cuneiform and Arabic scripts. The site offers a tangible timeline of Lebanon's strategic importance through the ages.
Don't miss
- See the 13th-century BC stele of Pharaoh Ramesses II, the oldest inscription.
- Spot the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Roman tablets carved into the rock face.
- Read the modern commemorative plaques from the 20th century, including French and Lebanese inscriptions.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Stelae of Nahr el-Kalb
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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