Bekaa Valley

The Beqaa Valley is a fertile valley in eastern Lebanon, approximately 30 km east of Beirut, and is the country's most important farming region. It is located between Mount Lebanon to the west and the Anti-Lebanon mountains to the east, and is part of the Great Rift Valley. The valley has a Mediterranean climate with limited rainfall, particularly in the north, and is home to two major rivers, the Orontes and the Litani. The region has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with archaeological sites such as Baalbek and Ard Tlaili dating back to around 9000 years ago. The Beqaa Valley has been an important agricultural region since ancient times, producing grains, cotton, and vegetables, and has also been used for grazing and the cultivation of hashish and opium poppies.learn more on wikipedia