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Embark on a journey through the Land of the Cedars! Test your knowledge on Lebanon's rich history, stunning natural wonders, delicious cuisine, and world-famous cultural icons.
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The Cedars of God are located in the Kadisha Valley, a stunning gorge that is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. These ancient trees were once prized by Phoenicians, Egyptians, and Israelites for building temples and ships. Today, they are a protected national symbol.
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While the Temple of Jupiter is famous for its colossal columns, the Temple of Bacchus is one of the best-preserved Roman temple ruins in the world. It is actually larger than the Parthenon in Greece and features incredibly detailed stone carvings.
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The ancient Phoenician port of Byblos was a major trading hub for Egyptian papyrus. Because of this trade, the Greeks named the city 'Byblos' after their word for papyrus, which eventually became the root word for the English word 'Bible'.
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Kibbeh, the national dish of Lebanon, is made by pounding finely minced lamb or beef with bulgur wheat and spices. It can be served raw, baked, or fried into torpedo-shaped croquettes. Freekeh is another popular grain but is not used for Kibbeh.
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Kahlil Gibran, born in the northern town of Bsharri, wrote 'The Prophet', which has been translated into over 100 languages. He was also an accomplished visual artist, creating hundreds of paintings and drawings during his lifetime.
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The Litani River is the longest river contained entirely within Lebanon, flowing for about 140 kilometers before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. The Orontes River also flows through Lebanon but continues into Syria and Turkey.
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The Jeita Grotto consists of two separate but interconnected cave galleries. While the upper gallery is explored on foot via a walkway, the lower gallery features an underground river that visitors must navigate by boat.
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Tyrian purple was a luxurious dye harvested from the mucus of predatory sea snails, specifically the Murex brandaris. It was so difficult to produce that the dye was worth its weight in gold, making it a symbol of royalty across the ancient world.
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Arak is the traditional Lebanese alcoholic beverage, distilled from fermented grapes and infused with aniseed. When water is added, the essential oils of the anise emulsify, turning the clear liquid a cloudy, milky white.
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Qurnat as Sawda is the highest peak in Lebanon, rising to 3,088 meters (10,131 feet) above sea level in the Mount Lebanon range. While Mount Hermon is famous and very high, its summit lies on the border between Syria and Lebanon/Israeli-controlled territory, and is slightly lower than Qurnat as Sawda.
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