Umm al-Amad, Lebanon

Umm Al Amad, located near Naqoura in Lebanon, is a significant archaeological site from the Hellenistic period within the Phoenician heartland. Spanning over six hectares, the site is notable for its two prominent temples, the Temple of Milk‘ashtart and the Eastern Temple with Throne Chapel, constructed between 287 and 222 BCE. It served as a religious center for the Phoenician cult, particularly dedicated to the god Baal Hamon. The site also features 23 Phoenician Adoration steles, dating from 400 to 100 BCE, which depict figures in a gesture of adoration. Though no Roman structures were found, evidence of Byzantine reoccupation is present. The site holds significant historical artifacts, many of which are housed in the National Museum of Beirut and the Louvre, offering insight into the Phoenician culture's final stages under Greek influence.