The Holy Valley (Qadisha) and the Forest of the Cedars of God

The Holy Valley and its ancient cedars form one of the most important early Christian monastic landscapes.

Historical Significance

The Qadisha Valley has served as a refuge for religious communities since the earliest centuries of Christianity.

The Temple Complex

At the head of the valley stands one of the last remaining groves of the Cedars of Lebanon.

Snow-covered cedar trees in the Cedars of God forest (Horsh Arz el-Rab), Lebanon.
Photo © Sara Calado / Unsplash

Spiritual & Natural Heritage

The inscribed property uniquely combines cultural and natural heritage.

Quick Facts

  • Region                    North Lebanon
  • Period                    4th century – present
  • Inscribed               1998
  • Criteria                  (iii)(iv)
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