TRAVELLING LEBANON BLOG
Join Nidal Majdalani on an unforgettable journey across Lebanon, discovering scenic road trips, hidden hiking trails, sacred pilgrimage sites, rich cultural heritage, serene nature escapes, and breathtaking photography spots.
Through her words and lens, Nidal invites you to explore Lebanon’s untold stories and its best-kept secrets.
Unveiling Lebanon’s Forgotten Heritage Sites: The Lost Saint Maroun Refuge of Hermel, Lebanon
Hidden in the cliffs of Hermel, Lebanon, the Grotto of Saint Maroun is a long-forgotten sacred sanctuary, untouched for centuries, until now. During my visits, I documented its premises, capturing its forgotten state and sharing a guide to explore Hermel’s offerings in my 2018 articles.
Unveiling Lebanon’s Forgotten Sacred Sanctuary: The Lost Saint Maroun Refuge of Hermel, Lebanon
Hidden within the rugged cliffs of Hermel, theSaint Maroun Monastery (Grotto) is a long-forgotten spiritual sanctuary, shrouded in mystery, history, and neglect. Believed to have housed Maronite monks escaping persecution in the 4th C, its sacred walls whisper untold stories of faith, survival, and tragedy.
Uncovering the Hermel Pyramid (Kamouh El-Hermel): A Monument Shrouded in Mystery
The Hermel Pyramid, a 26-meter-tall ancient monument in the northern Bekaa of Lebanon, remains one of the country’s greatest archaeological mysteries.. Despite its historical significance, this enigmatic site faces neglect and vandalism, highlighting the urgent need for preservation.