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Tourism is important to the local economy of Lebanon. The county’s atmosphere and ancient history offer plenty. From ancient Roman ruins and castles to nonstop nightlife and ski resorts. Lebanon is the only country in the Arab world that offers skiing and related winter sports activities.

One of the important sights is Anjar. At only 1,300 years old, Anjar may be one of the newer archaeological places but nonetheless it remains worth to see. The city ruins are surrounded by large, fortified stone walls. The architecture is based on Roman design, with Byzantine details. Two large avenues divide the city into four parts. At the crossroads in the center of the city are four tetrapylons.

Baalbeck also counts to the list of important tourist attractions. The courtyards lead to four temples. The Temple of Jupiter was the largest Roman temple ever constructed, but just six of the original 54 Corinthian columns are still there. The Temple of Bacchus is the best-preserved Roman temple in the Middle East. It is still larger than the Parthenon in Athens, although it is smaller than the temple of Jupiter. To complete the temples on this site, the Temple of Venus and the Temple of Mercury can be found there, too.

Aug 6

Ta’meem handball ladies were crowned champions of the Republic Championship beating Baghdad 13-5 in the final.

Ta’meem advanced to the final after a series of good wins over teams of saladdin, Babil, and Anbar while Baghdad made it to the final after beating Ta’meem and Babil. The match started with both teams exchanging a series of accurate crosses to reach the points for an early lead. Ta’meem intensified attacks in the mid of the first half which ended in their favor with a 6-3 lead.

In the second period, Ta’meem ladies went on dominating play and managed to widen the gap with Wesan Adnan and Shereen Adnan put distinguished display and had the upper hand in raising their team’s tally.

At the end of the contest, Wesan was named best goalie while veteran IntiDhar Jum’a of Baghdad was named best player.

The American movie star, Sean Penn has condemned the US-British threats to wage war against Iraq.

He told press conference that there is no legitimate justification for the brutal campaign against an authentic state like Iraq.

He confirmed that Iraq is completely clear of weapons of mass destruction and the United Nations must adopt a positive stance towards Iraq.

He also condemned the US misleading claims arguing that it is the US and not Iraq who is practicing such illegal behavior.

Mr. Penn went on saying that he would convey to the public opinion in US the real situation that the Americans should force the US administration to stop such aggressive campaign.

Finally, Mr. Penn passed a written communiqué in which he declared that his visit to Iraq is to evaluate the humanitarian situation of Iraqis and to reject the crippling sanctions on Iraq since 1991.