The discoveries and the explorations carried out by the GERSL contributed directly to increase awareness on the natural & cultural heritage of caves in Lebanon; most importantly, the GERSL undertook …
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Mgharet l Hamam – Rupestrian Shelter
This Rupestrian shelter is one of the most inaccessible and technically quasi impossible; located in a cliff of 175 meters under a overhang of 20 meters. After series of failed …
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Delmass – Fortified Cave
Mgharet Delmass, located in the village of Beit Munzer on the outskirts of the Qadisha Valley was explored by the GERSL in 1995 and published in 1998 (Liban Souterrain 5.). This …
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Jeita Grotto – Speleological Discovery
Jeita Grotto is the most famous and biggest cave in Lebanon explored by pioneers of the Speleo Club du Liban in the Mid XXth century totaling a network of 9 …
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Naba’a l Mutran – Subterranean River
An unknown underground water body that was explored in 1991 revealing around 1200 meters of cave network rich in speleothems (flow stones, dripstones, cave crystals, ….) – (Liban Souterrain 4 …
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Mar Challita – Subterranean River & Prehistoric Cave
The Exploration of the cave revealed around 1200 meters of cave network with some labyrinth passages and submerged passages; an obstructed passage was forced in 1993 giving access to around …
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Mar Abun – Rupestrian Monastery
A rupestrian monastery partially built inside a cave; the church may be dated back as early as the 11th century but further inquiries are needed (Liban Souterrain 4 & 5).
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Mar Girgis l Ahbash – Rupestrian Monastery
A rupestrian monastery linked to the presence of Ethiopian monks in the Qadisha Valley, in 1488 A.D.. The site is located in a cliff and is characterized by a vernacular built heritage; the …
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Mar Assia – Rupestrian Monastery & Grotto
A rupestrian monastery partially ruined built under a large cave porch; it also houses a hermitage overlooking the church from a height of 12 meters. Although the site was mentioned …
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Mar Yuhanna – Historic Cave
The Cave is located in Aqura Mountains, Mount Lebanon around 400 meters above the well known Roueiss Grotto. The Exploration of the cave revealed around 1 km of cave network …
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