Qadisha Valley

Qadisha Valley
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The Qadisha or Holy Valley was added to the list of World Heritage Sites because it is one of the most important early Christian monastic settlements in the world. Historians believe that is has had monastic communities continuously since the earliest years of Christianity. The nearby Cedar Forest is seen as a sacred forest.

Separate inclusion of the Forest of the Cedars on natural criteria was rejected in 1993, because the designated area was deemed to small for conservation.

Year Decision Comments
1998 Inscribed Reasons for inscription
1993Rejected"Cedars of Lebanon" was rejected: too small - should look at larger "Cultural Landscape"

Reviews

Chris Karooz (Australia):
The most beautiful site on earth,
I came to The Lebanon ( land of my Father )for my second time in 1994, the first time was in 1989 but I was unable to visit the Holy Cedars because of the war, so in 1994 my cousins Carlos, Kerellos and Carla Keyrouz drove me to the Holy Ceaders.
The drive there wes absolutely beautiful but the sight of this magnificent Forrest of God was breath taking, I wish the whole world could see them, I have NEVER forgotton this experience, I pray to God my health will allow me to see them just once more.
I have searched for paintings or prints of the Cedars but so far I have not been able to find them, that is why I am on the net now and found your site.
Keep up the good work
May God Bless you and keep you in good health now and Always
Chris Karooz
 


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