The Cedars of Lebanon

A cedar of Lebanon, originally uploaded by CharlesFred.

This large Lebanese cedar tree stands on Mount Lebanon and is a fine example of the tree that is the symbol and pride of the country. This tree species (Cedrus Libani) should not be confused however with what are commonly called “Cedar” trees in the United States. The Cedars of Lebanon have been trees of renown for thousands of years. The wood of this tree was used by Solomon in the construction of the temple that he built in Jerusalem.

Cedar Revolution, originally uploaded by i.embrace.

Cedars in Blue , originally uploaded by hazy jenius.

The picture below was taken in Lebanon in 1946

Believed to be in Public Domain From Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Collections.
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