Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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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
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Anjar, located in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley near the Syrian border, is a significant archaeological site that showcases the blend of Umayyad and Roman architectural styles. Founded in the early 8th century CE, the city is attributed to the Umayyad caliph al-Walid I or his son al-Abbas. This palace-city, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, features a rectangular Roman city plan with fortified stone walls and two main colonnaded avenues that intersect at a tetrapylon. Although much of the construction reused earlier materials, the city was largely built on virgin soil. Its historical significance lies in its role as a testament to the Umayyad era's urban planning and architectural prowess, making it an invaluable site for understanding early Islamic civilization.
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