An ancient road and arch
City residents on a seaside walkway
Close-up of a monk’s hand holding his belt
Men cleansing their hands and feet at a mosque
Workers carrying harvested grapes
A stone tablet inscribed with writing
The moon above a valley landscape
People sitting at an outdoor cafe
Rock formations in the sea
Fishing boats in a small port
Chefs celebrate around a large plate of hummus
A village beneath snowcapped mountains
A crowded traditional market
Ruins below a mountain range
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Roman Ruins, TyreAt the center of the often tumultuous eastern Mediterranean, Lebanon has preserved its ancient history, cultivated an acclaimed wine industry, and brought once glamorous Beirut out of the rubble of war. Ancient cities like Tyre are replete with ruins, including this preserved Roman road and arch. In Roman times, Tyre was known for a precious purple dye—made from murex sea snails—that became the color of royalty.
Photograph by Bethune Carmichael/Getty Images

Lebanon Photos

See photos of Lebanon (including Beirut, Byblos, Pigeon Rocks, and more) in this travel photo gallery from National Geographic.

March 18, 2010

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