Ras Baalbeck is known for its hospitality and its citizens are welcoming.
Ras Baalbeck Through History
It is the town of Roman temples, Byzantine churches and monuments that stand witness to the first man to ever live in Ras Baalbek in the 14th century BC.
Ras Baalbek holds between the folds of its history book a rich journey of different civilization eras that made it the town of resilience and steadfastness. This journey started around 6,000 years BC when Ras Baalbek was founded around one of its springs, Al-Hassib spring. It endured wars and attacks because it was located on the passage line of armies and commercial fleets.
Christianity was introduced to Ras Baalbek between years 120 and 180 and during the Byzantine era, considered the golden age of the town, it had a population of 20,000 citizens and included around 20 churches, most of them was pagan temples.
Things to do in Ras Baalbeck
Under each rock of Ras Baalbek’s mountains, there is a hidden story asserting that the town was among the first in the Bekaa to adopt Christianity. Among its many attractions are the churches that used to be pagan temples.
In every corner of Ras Baalbek there is a witness to its rich heritage, especially the rocks where proofs are carved over time about the population’s stories.
Ras Baalbeck has too many to offer under trail tourism. Geographically it has two mountain chains: the Western and the Eastern known as the Anti Lebanon Mountain range separating the Lebanon to Syria and an extension of the plain of the Beqaa Valley.
Ras Baalbek is known for its traditional food and moune (products prepared during summer for winter), in addition to products derived from grapes.
Documentary that showcases a 2 days trip to Ras Baalbeck, highlighting the key spots of the village, the hospitality and the warm reception of its people
Special thanks to the No Garlic No Onions
and to its founder Anthony Rahayel
This activity was executed within the process aiming for local stability and sustainability affiliated to the program of the UNDP in partnership with the Peace Movement Organisation funded by the British Government
