A very interesting archeological site in order to understand Lebanon history.

Temple of Eshmun. Its beautiful but abandoned. It needs more awareness the story behind this temple blew my mind away. "Eshmun was the Phoenician god of healing and renewal of life; he was one of the most important divinities of the Phoenician pantheon and the main male divinity of Sidon." It needs more maintenance. I personally enjoy going there with new travellers. The entrance is free. Worth the visit.

The Temple of Eshmun is a rare example of a standing Phoenician temple. Dedicated to the Phoenician god of healing, the temple is situated a couple of kilometers north of Sidon. Nowadays, only a small part of the temple is still visible above ground. Visitors never have to worry about queues to get in because hardly anyone visits the site. Unless you're an avid archeology fan, you might have a problem finding interest in the remains of this historically important temple. Most of its statuary and artefacts have been removed and are now displayed at the National Museum in Beirut.

Not well maintained and taken care off by the municipality.its a quick drive from the main highway of saida. It looks like a great religious ceremony happen there as you could notice the stairs the mosaic platforms and a throne between status of lions.maybe to the great priest.

The guy there offered me a free tour (I still gave him tips). I think it used to be something like an ancient Phoenician hospital, with its own garden that has plant species used to create medicine. It also has some Roman and Persian monuments.

The place was built by the phoenicians to dedicate the god Eshmun and later improved by the Romans and it fell into oblivion. The place is located on the way to Saida. Unfortunately it fell into disrepair by the municipality and is not being taken care of correctly, we saw many mosaics laying around like some garbage and no signs whatsoever. Too bad part of our history is being forgotten and destroyed.

A must see place, free entrance, this temple has a great potential. unfortunately not well presented...some Mozaic are being restored at site...A stone thrown insta worthy ...Most discoveries had been moved to the National museum ....I wish there were some guide or explanations....Nevertheless it was a great discovery...

Free entrance. A large brown sign indicates the entrance to the site; don't follow Google maps to the top of the site. There are no explanations on the side but you can pick up an Echmoun information pamphlet from a tourism office beforehand e.g. at the airport.

Free entry, nice and big space unfortunately there are no information panels about the space. There are no public toilets. You can park inside. It’s a quite big space with the ruins of the old temple dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician god of healing. It’s very easy to find.

2 or 3 kilometers north of Saida, these Phoenician temple ruins are worth a detour. In a maximum of half an hour you can appreciate the site in a calm environment. Pretty mosaics.

This is a hidden treasure of Lebanon's great monuments. The site display 3 different civilizations from Phonecian Persian and Roman. One of the highlight is an altar and a throne. It is believed that the biblical character Jezebel lived in this site. After all she was the daughter of a Sidonian king.

It's a must see temple, there's a local friendly guide at the front entrance who can guide you through the temple. As for the temple itself, It is known to be one of the most preserved phoenician temples that went through so many changes due to the many civilizations that came across it ranging from babylonian, phoenician, achaemnid, roman, hellenistic, and byzantine. It's really sad to see the neglect that such a beautiful and rich temple is suffering from.

This unique archaeological site next to Sidon 🇱🇧 is dedicated to the Eshmoun, the Phoenician god of healing. Great place, highly evocative

A must visit temple ! You are in need for a guide there to appreciate every single historical thing you encounter. Its expresses culture and history. Needs more maintenance though.

For history and Unesco-Site enthusiasts this place is okay. However there is not really anything left from the temple. Some patches of mosaic. Entry was complementary.

This temple can be said to be 100x100 authentic Phoenician in Lebanon. Built by the king of Sidon in honor of their God. Echmoun called Melkart in Tyr and Adonis in Byblos, which symbolizes the alternation of seasons, death and rebirth. Built in different eras, it is enchevetrent and complex. On the Achaemenid Podium, you can admire a panorama of the temple. Built alongside a hill on a podium, dated 4th century BC and built by king Echmounazar. To admire the chapel consecrated to Astarte.

antiquities

(Translated by Google) The place needs attention It has no indicative panels Although it is the source of many impressive pieces in the National Museum of Lebanon (Original) المكان محتاج عناية ولا يوجد به لوحات إرشادية برغم انه مصدر العديد من القطع المبهرة الموجودة بمتحف لبنان الوطني

🔘The Temple of Eshmun🔘 ⚫It is an ancient place of worship dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician god of healing. ⚫It is located northeast of Sidon in southwestern Lebanon. ⚫Although originally constructed by Sidonian king Eshmunazar II in the Achaemenid era (c. 529–333 BC) to celebrate the city's recovered wealth and stature. ⚫The sanctuary features a wealth of different architectural and decorative styles and influences. ⚫The Eshmun Temple was improved during the early Roman Empire with a colonnade street, but declined after earthquakes and fell into oblivion as Christianity replaced paganism and its large limestone blocks were used to build later structures. ⚫Many artifacts were recovered and moved from the Eshmun Temple to the national museum, the Louvre or are in possession of the Lebanese

One of the oldest temples in the country, dedicated to the phoenician god of healing. You can see inside it different architectural styles(Egyptian, babylonian..) especially the throne of Astarte. This site provided the national museum and the world museums(Louvre and the archaeology museum in Istanbul) with wonderful marvels and beautiful artifacts. Needs more care and is getting much attention from the general directory of antiquities. No local guides provided, you could ask for a guide from the ministry of tourism. Worth the visit.

(Translated by Google) To see to understand the Roman policy of acculturation of the peoples incorporated in the Empire. It is the only example of visible monumental phenolic architecture. (Original) A voir pour comprendre la politique romaine d'acculturation des peuples incorporés dans l'Empire. Il s agit du seul exemple d'architecture monumentale phenicienne visible.

(Translated by Google) Non-Restorer is not worth the visit (Original) غير مرمم لا يستحق الزياره

The place lacked a little maintenance during our visit but the guide and these explanations were very good 👍

Historical place left to be forgotten... Sadly, the authorities didn't care much.

a historical place thats worth to visit

A beautiful historical curiosity to discover. It’s a shame that the site lacks explanatory signs and a tour route.

Really liked this temple, very quiet, interesting place. If you happen to be in Sidon, stop by! Entry is free.

Its an old Roman temple

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Intéressant

This unique archaeological site next to Sidon is dedicated to the Eshmoun, the Phoenician god of healing. Great place, highly evocative but sadly neglected, still I love visiting it any time I am in Sidon ....

Took a course where we learned about this place. It's good to know about the history of the temple before visiting, I think the gate keeper will give you brochures. My favourite part is the Astarte throne

Temple of the Phoenician God of healing, symbolised by the snake around a chalice that eventually became the sign of the medical profession. Findings from the temple site are exhibited in the Beirut National Museum.

Beautiful history and place

Too destroyed

A must see historical site!

Not much to see...the peek was awsome tho

People they don't know what they're missing out this place should be taken care of better than this there when I went there there there's nobody that there I found it strange how the place is empty we need to fix it a little bit for tourists to come and visit you got to take care of these structures especially in and that City

A nice historical site that is worth seeing, but the area has been devastated over the years, and not much is left to see

Interesting archeological site, beautiful mosaics, needs lots of cleaning

Very nice temple,is a phinecian one about 3000bc

(Translated by Google) Beautiful area. (Original) Très bel endroit.

Free entrance. Had issues to take the camera in and shoot the site. Pick a day when the sun is not too warm.

Abandoned

(Translated by Google) Little remains of the reference in Sidon of the Achaemenid dynasty. (Original) Poco queda del referente en Sidón de la dinastía aqueménida.

(Translated by Google) Sweet indicates the grandeur of grandparents (Original) حلو يدل على عراقة الاجداد

(Translated by Google) Very careless. Imagination to see it. (Original) Muy descuidado. Imaginación para verlo.

(Translated by Google) Very careless, you have to put imagination to see it as it was. (Original) Muy descuidado, hay que ponerle imaginación para verlo como era.

Historical places

(Translated by Google) Archaeological site in the making (Original) Site archéologique en devenir

Historic place

(Translated by Google) Nice (Original) جميل

(Translated by Google) nice place (Original) مكان جميل

(Translated by Google) It is not signposted, sent is more interesting, you can walk around the place in complete freedom. I was with a Guide on Lebanon, which gave the necessary information to understand and see what is Phoenician, what is Roman. For now, free entry. (Original) Não está sinalizado, enviado é bom mais interessante, dar para caminhar por tudo o local com total liberdade. Eu estava com um Guia sobre o Líbano, que deu as informações necessárias para entender e ver o que é fenício, o que é romano. Por enquanto, entrada gratuita.

(Translated by Google) I love that (Original) احب ذلك

😍😍😍

(Translated by Google) The place is very historic, but why did the government of Lebanon put it in such a state? ((Awful !! We must follow the example of Turkey, Italy, Greece and other countries! You can organize a tourist flow with such historical wealth, but first wash the whole country !! There is rubbish and dirt everywhere !! It is a pity that with such an attitude soon there will not be monuments to this either (( (Original) Место очень историческое,но почему правительство Ливана привело его в такое состояние?((Ужасно!!Надо брать пример с Турции,Италии,Греции и др.стран!С такими историческим богатством можно наладить туристический поток, но для начала вымыть всю страну!!Везде мусор и грязь!!Очень жаль,что с таким отношением скоро и этим памятников не будет ((

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) جميل جداً

Phoenicians went to south America to Peru they were crafty sailors they are the ones who built the shimon civilization in chanchan ashmon was their god of healing and rejuvenating

(Translated by Google) Temple of Ashmoun (Original) معبد اشمون

(Translated by Google) A great place to pay attention to (Original) مكان رائع بحاجه لإهتمام