LAND OF THE CEDARS
The Cedars, Lebanon's national emblem
lie at 2,000 meters altitude in the north above the village of Becharre.
these cedars of the lord , as they are known, were the ones Solomon used
to build his temple in biblical times. Today they number just several hundred
and are fiercely protected.
Nowadays the Cedars may not be in
abundance but if there is one ting Lebanon has plenty of, then it's ancient
ruins.
The Arz –Rabb or the Cedars of the Lord are very few and very precious. The grove that you see today is a relic of the great forests that made Lebanon famous in ancient times. Cedar wood was also used in building the Phoenician fleet. Newly laid paths through the grove allow the visitor to view these
majestic trees at first hand. The oldest reach a height of 35 meters and a circumference of 14 meters. The Cedars is also an important ski resort.
