The Roman temple at Ain Hirsha stands on the slopes of Mount Hermon above the village of Ain Hircha, one of the high sanctuaries of the Lebanon range. Thick walls, a monumental base and a dramatic setting define these Hermon temples, built when the mountain was a sacred frontier of the Roman and Ituraean world. The drive is part of the experience and is not a casual side street; go in good weather and with time. What remains is archaeology, not a restored tourist temple like Bacchus at Baalbek, so watch your step. It is a premier historic place for anyone following Roman temples beyond the Bekaa.
