There is a nearby waterfall which has depicted the lush scenary in the area. Banias is an archaeological site by the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi, located at the foot of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights. Wikipedia Paneas Paneas was the ancient Greek name of Caesarea Philippi, its modern name is Banias.Pan in Greek Mythology Paneas was named after the god Pan in Greek mythology, the son of Hermes who played the pipes.here is a nearby waterfall which has depicted the lush scenary in the area. Banias is an archaeological site by the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi, located at the foot of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights. Wikipedia Paneas Paneas was the ancient Greek name of Caesarea Philippi, its modern name is Banias.