a preliminary palaeomagnetic results from basalt outcrops in northeast lebanon is reported. the remanence carrier of the characteristic magnetisation is magnetite.  both variations of susceptibility and anisotropy directional data show that the measured directions of thermoremanent magnetisation (trm) are representative of the ambient field at the time of cooling of these basalts through their ...

The Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, is famous worldwide due to the magnificent temple of Heliopolitan Jupiter at Baalbek. In recent years, new research revived interest in unsolved problems posed by Baalbek monuments, including original dating and construction phases, relationships with landscape, nature cult practiced. a preliminary paper, we used archaeoastronomy propose that project Temple was unifie...

Anthrax is an ancient disease caused by the gram-positive Bacillus anthracis; recently, it has gained much attention because of its potential use in biologic warfare. Anthrax infection occurs in three forms: cutaneous, inhalational, and gastrointestinal. The last type results from ingestion of poorly cooked contaminated meat. Intestinal anthrax was widely known in Lebanon in the 1960s, when a s...

Potato crops are one of the main sources income for farmers living in Bekaa Valley Lebanon. Given high sensitivity potatoes to water stress, shortages can cause considerable losses terms potato yield and quality. To overcome this challenge, use water-saving technologies such as micro-irrigation systems very important. However, adoption technique remains quite low among region, who still ordinar...