Anjar
A unique testimony to the Umayyad civilization, Anjar’s ruins reveal an exceptionally well-planned early Islamic city.
Historical Significance
Founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century, Anjar stands as the only example of an inland commercial center from the Umayyad period.
Architecture & Layout
The rectangular city plan measures approximately 385 by 350 meters, enclosed by fortified walls with semicircular towers and a gateway at each cardinal point.
Conservation Challenges
Anjar faces ongoing threats from urban encroachment and agricultural expansion in the Bekaa Valley.
Quick Facts
- Region Bekaa Valley
- Period Umayyad (8th century)
- Inscribed 1984
- Criteria (iii)(iv)
