Jeita Grotto Wonder of Nature in Lebanon
Kamis, 24 Juni 2010
On July 6, 1995, this natural wonder was again open to the public. Upon the initiative of Minister of Tourism Nicolas Fattouche, the Ministry charged the German company "Mapas" to renovate and re-equip its facilities by the most modern techniques and to operate the complex. Jeita Grotto a popular attraction until the recent Lebanese conflict forced it to close in the mid 1970’s. Jeita Grotto Cave at lower discovered in 1836 by William Thomson.
Created as a result of the dissolution of limestone. This cave was inhabited in prehistoric times. The entire complex consists of two caves. Jeita Grotto is the longest cave in the Middle East. Located in the valley of Nahr al Jeita - Kalb, about 18 km from the capital Beirut. Jeita Grotto stalactite limestone caves located in Lebanon.
Created as a result of the dissolution of limestone. This cave was inhabited in prehistoric times. The entire complex consists of two caves. Jeita Grotto is the longest cave in the Middle East. Located in the valley of Nahr al Jeita - Kalb, about 18 km from the capital Beirut. Jeita Grotto stalactite limestone caves located in Lebanon.