Khirbet El-Knese, El-Knese or El Knese are two Roman temples south of Yanta, north of Rashaya in the Rashaya District of the Beqaa Governorate in Lebanon.[1][2][3][4]
  Shown within Lebanon | |
| Alternative name | El-Knese, El Knese |
|---|---|
| Location | south of Yanta |
| Region | Rashaya District |
| Coordinates | 33°35′03″N 35°55′13″E / 33.5841°N 35.9202°E |
| History | |
| Cultures | Roman |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Public access | Yes |
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The upper and lower temples are included in a group of Temples of Mount Hermon. The lower temple faces east with the peak of Mount Hermon to the south. George F. Taylor described it as an Antae temple with moulded architraves to the right of the south antae.[3]
El Knese has supposed connections to the word "ecclesia".[5]
The ruins are in dire conditions, with only a wall remaining in relative good shape[6]
See also
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References
External links
- Photos of Roman temples in the Rashaya area on the American University of Beirut website
- Roman Temples on discoverlebanon.com