Kafr Zabad

The village probably was founded during early Roman centuries. It is located at nearly 986 meters of altitude. It is famous because of its Roman temples. George F. Taylor classed the temples in a group of Temples of the Beqaa Valley. They are situated above the village on a hill. The temples had almost been completely destroyed when Taylor visited the site. He noted only foundations and some parts of the cella walls and pediment of the upper temple had survived. Remains of architraves, carved stones and door frames littered the hill. In 1838, Eli Smith noted Kefr Zebad as a Druze and Christian village in the Baalbek area. == Geography ==

The town is situated 58 km (36 mi) to the east of the Lebanese capital Beirut. == Climate ==

Kafr Zabad is located in the East of Lebanon. Located in the Beqaa Valley it is normal to have a dry weather. It rarely rains in Kafr Zabad in the summer rather very warm. Winters, however, are rather cold, and are also characterized by heavy snows. The Litani river (which is one of the most polluted rivers in the middle east) flows just around the outskirts of the town. ==See also==