Anjar
UNESCO Map
Description: The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testimony to city planning under the Umayyads.
Date inscribed: 1984.0
Area in hectares: 0
Category specified: Cultural
State: Lebanon
Region: Arab States