Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The site of Afqa, located in the mountains of Lebanon, is of great archaeological significance due to its association with ancient religious practices and mythology. It is renowned for the ruins of a temple dedicated to Aphrodite Aphakitis, a unique manifestation of the goddess, linked with the myth of Adonis. The temple's construction is attributed to the legendary King Cinyras, and it underwent significant reconstruction during the Hellenistic period before being demolished by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century CE. The site features an impressive waterfall that is the source of the Adonis River, a Roman aqueduct, and a cave system, highlighting its importance in ancient water management. Afqa's alignment with the summer solstice and its mythological connections further underscore its cultural significance in antiquity.
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Water Management Features
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- Lebanon
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