Niha, Zahlé
Niha
نيحا | |
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The Lower Great Roman temple in Niha, Bekaa | |
| Coordinates: 33°53′41″N 35°57′49″E / 33.89472°N 35.96361°E | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
| District | Zahle District |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,600 ft (1,100 m) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 3,400 (est.) |
Niha (Arabic: نيحا Arabic pronunciation: [ˈniħa]) is a village in the Bekaa Valley about 18 km (5.0 mi) north of Zahlé. It is famous for its Roman archeological ruins in the outskirts, and in particular two lower Roman temples that date back to the 1st century AD.