The Temples of Caele-Syria

The archaeology of conflict-damaged sites: Hosn Niha in the Biqaʾ Valley, Lebanon

“…Due to the monumentality, dramatic setting and well-preserved nature of the temple, the site of Hosn Niha has been a destination for European travellers and scholars interested in its history and architecture since the early nineteenth century (e.g. Burckhardt 1822: 29–30; Warren 1870: 204–206). Interestingly, these early visitors barely comment on the site beyond the monumental temple.…”