The dates given suggest that there may be confusion with Majdal Anjar (Chalcis ad Libanum) just a little to the south. Gerrha, or Ain Gerrha (modern day Anjar) was founded by the Ummayads at the beginning of the 8th century A.D. The plan is highly regular, and a Roman legionary would certainly have been quite at home in this camp, but it is in fact an Arab construction12.
Gerrha
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Palace, Gerrha
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Public baths, Gerra
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Tell Shamsine
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Chalcis ad Libanum, Majdel Anjar, Roman Temple
Chalcis ad Libanum, Majdel Anjar
