19th century monastery built partially with blocks from a (Roman era?) sanctuary. Aliquot places this at the summit of Jabal Moussa, but in fact the monastery (Mar Jerios or St George) is at a height of 927m. and is marked by a very large electric cross known as the "cross of Yahchouch"1.
Temple at Monastery of St George, Yahchouch, Jabal Moussa
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