Joub Jannine (جب جنين)

Joub Jannine is the capital of the district of West Beqaa. It is home to the Serail, or main governmental building. Not many people visit Joub Jannine, but it is home to one of Lebanon's oldest bridges, known as the Roman Bridge of Joub Jannine. It was built in 704. The original bridge collapsed in 1943, but it was rebuilt identically to the original one, using the original stones. There are also an Amusement Park and sports facilities in Joub Jannine.

There is a Souk on Saturdays, where you can buy local produce. Joub Jannine is in Lebanon's wine-producing area and there are numerous villages in the vicinity where you can see vineyards. They include Lala, Ghazze, Kamid al Lawz and Kefraya.

There are several archaeological sites around Joub Jannine. The site of Joub Jannine I is north from the village of Jebel Gharbi. Most of the items found there can be seen in the Museum of Lebanese Prehistory at the Saint Joseph University. They include flint tools and other ancient items. Joub Jannine II is northwest of the village. Countless ancient flint tools were found there. Joub Jannine III is also known as 'The Gardens'. It is a Neolithic site, some 1.5 km (0.9 mi) south of the village. Ancient tools were discovered there also.

Joub Jannine is in the Beqaa Valley, 40 km southeast from Beirut.

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