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Anjar is 58 km east of
Beirut, a completely
different from any other archaeological experience you'll
have in Lebanon.
Inside
the city's strong fortifications the remains of streets,
three palaces, souqs (bazaars), two hammams (public baths)
and a mosque.
The walls
of the Caliph's Great Palace are still largely intact, with
clues to the former presence of forty towers. There are
indications that there may once been a Roman castle on the
hill as there are traces of fluted columns, formerly engaged
to the walls, with niches between intended to hold statues.
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