Nahr al-Kalb

[1] The river mouth is renowned for its Commemorative stelae of Nahr el-Kalb, featuring inscriptions from various civilizations.

The notable inscriptions are of: Assyrian, Babylonian, Roman, Crusader, Ottoman, and modern era.

[2] The entire site of the Nahr el-Kelb valley with the archaeological sites it conceals is classified on the indicative list of UNESCO world heritage.

As of February 2025, the site remains a focus of historical research and preservation.

In November 2023, digital documentation of the cuneiform inscriptions was carried out to support their preservation and study.

Nahr El-Kalb in 1965
Christ the king overlooking the river basin