Qal'at Bustra

#91 among destinations in Lebanon

Archaeological site

Map

Facts and practical information

Qal'at Bustra or Qalat Bustra is an archaeological site in Lebanon, close to the border of the Sheba Farms region of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, about 5 km ENE of Ghajar. It is situated on a peak of height 786m with a panoramic westward view. Qal'at Bustr is believed to be an ancient Roman sanctuary and was excavated by Israeli archaeologists. Remains found at the site include a farmhouse and temple dating from the Hellenistic and Roman period. ()

Coordinates: 33°17'12"N, 35°40'8"E

Location

NabatiyehLebanon

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

Qal'at Bustra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marjayoun, Ghajar.

6.7 miNW
Town
Marjayoun
171 min walk • Marjayoun, also Marj 'Ayoun, Marjuyun or Marjeyoun and Jdeideh / Jdeida / Jdeidet Marjeyoun, is a Lebanese town and an administrative district, the Marjeyoun District, in the Nabatieh Governorate in Southern Lebanon.
2.8 miW
Locality
Ghajar
73 min walk • Ghajar is an Alawite-Arab village on the Hasbani River on the border between Lebanon and the Israeli-occupied portion of the Golan Heights, internationally considered to be de jure part of Syria. In 2019 it had a population of 2,659.