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saint john church
(al sheer)
In Lebanese dialect, al sheer refers to a steep cliff, which Al Sheer of Amioun clearly is. The cavities carved into the cliff are what give the natural landmark its unique identity. Dating back to the roman era, the 28 carvings with square openings were initially used a tombs and then later inhabited, as proven by crosses etched on some some walls and ceilings (recently discovered by local artist Nickolas El-Ojaimi). Similar tombs can be found in the eastern, more rocky area of Amioun. A domed church from the 19th century tops the cliff and is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
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