Hâret el Faouqa
District of Ed Dâmoûr
Mohafazat Mont-Liban - Lebanon

1983 Beirut barracks bombing

The Beirut Barracks Bombing occurred during the Lebanese Civil War, when two truck bombs struck separate buildings housing United States and French military forces—members of the Multinational Force in Lebanon—killing 299 American and French servicemen. The organization Islamic Jihad, later known as Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for the bombing. Suicide bombers detonated each of the truck bombs.

Located at 33.8292, 35.4947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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1983 in Lebanon, Contemporary French history, History of the United States (1980–1991), Suicide car and truck bombings in Lebanon, History of Beirut, United States Marine Corps in the 20th century, Iran–United States relations, Lebanon–United States relations, Mass murder in 1983, Reagan administration controversies

Lebanese University

The Lebanese University is the only public institution for higher learning in Lebanon. The university has 17 faculties as of 2006 and serves various cultural, religious, and social groups of students and teachers. The independent university enjoys administrative, academic, and financial freedom. Among its educational goals are creating a unique mix of cultures and providing the basic and necessary education to allow students to enter various professions.

Located at 33.8278, 35.5222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Lebanese University, Education in Beirut, Universities in Lebanon, Educational institutions established in 1951

Chouf District

Chouf (also spelled Shouf, Shuf or Chuf, in Arabic جبل الشوف Jebel ash-Shouf) is a historic region of Lebanon, as well as an administrative district in the governorate (mohafazat) of Mount Lebanon. Located south-east of Beirut, the region comprises a narrow coastal strip notable for the Christian town of Damour, and the valleys and mountains of the western slopes of Jabal Barouk, the name of the local Mount Lebanon massif.

Located at 33.6955, 35.5792 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Districts of Lebanon, Chouf District

Fakhreddine Palace

Fakhreddine II Palace is an 17th century palace in Deir el Qamar in Lebanon. It was built by prince Fakhreddine II in the early 17th century. It houses the Marie Baz Museum, a wax work museum.

Located at 33.6979, 35.5655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Palaces in Lebanon

Haret Hreik

Haret Hreik is a mixed Shia and Maronite Christian town, in the Dahieh suburbs, south of Beirut, Lebanon. Once an agricultural village, Haret Hreik lost its rural identity due to the wave of refugees from Southern Lebanon who settled in the town and made it another urban neighborhood of Dahieh. Haret Hreik is located northeast of the Rafik Hariri International Airport and north of the towns of Laylake and Bourj Al Brajneh, west of Hadath and south of Chiah.

Located at 33.85, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Beirut, 2006 Lebanon War, Neighbourhoods of Beirut

Kfarfakoud

Kfarfakoud (Kfarfakud or Kafarfakoud كفرفاقود) is a village in the Chouf district of Lebanon that lies between the valleys of the coastal Lebanese chain of mountains. The name Kfarfakoud (as the names of other villages of Lebanon) has its origins in syriac-aramic language . Historically it is thought that the village was located in the "Khalwat" part of mount Kfarhammil (كفرحمل) and was destroyed totally by an earthquake in the 6th century AD and was rebuilt in its new place.

Located at 33.7014, 35.5342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon

Aghmeed

Aghmeed, also spelled Aghmide, is a village located about 37km from Beirut, in the governorate of Mount Lebanon, in the Aley District. One can reach Aghmeed through Mdairej Road, Ain Dara and Al Azzounieh. Aghmeed is at an altitude of 1,200 m, close to Mount Barouk, which is famous for its cedar forest. Other villages surrounding Aghmeed are : Al Azzounieh, Ain Dara, Sharoun, Bmuhrein, Alramlieh, Al Mreijat, Nabaa Al Safa and Ain Zhalta.

Located at 33.7833, 35.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

National Protestant College

The National Protestant College is a Lebanese school that was established by the National Evangelical Union of Lebanon, the oldest indigenous Arabic-speaking Protestant congregation in the Middle East. Originally located in Dbayeh, the building moved during the Lebanese Civil war to West Beirut, near Rue Hamra (Haigazian University). In 1997, NPC moved permanently to Kfarshima. The languages taught at NPC are Arabic, English, and French.

Located at 33.8186, 35.5336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Schools in Lebanon

Kfarshima

Kfarshima (also spelled Kfarchima) is a town in the Baabda District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, southeast of Beirut. Kfarshima is the birthplace of the composer and musician, Philemon Wehbi and the singers Melhem Barakat, and Majida El Roumi. Also the Birthplace of the Philosopher Shibli Shmayyel (Chibli Chemayel). Its was also the hometown for Lebanese singer Issam Rajji.

Located at 33.8172, 35.5357 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Baabda District

Kaifun

Kaifun (also transliterated Kafun, Kaifoun) is a medium sized village in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District, in the Republic of Lebanon. It lies slightly south of the village of Souk El Gharb. It has a stunning view of Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea from the western side and a relaxing view of the mountains on the eastern side. Keifoun is around 700m above sea level and 26 km from central Beirut.

Located at 33.7853, 35.5592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Beiteddine Palace

Beiteddine Palace is a 19th century palace in Beiteddine, Lebanon. It hosts the annual Beiteddine Festival and the Beiteddine Palace Museum.

Located at 33.6962, 35.5799 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Arabic architecture, Palaces in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Chouf District, Tourism in Lebanon

Eastwood College

Eastwood College is a private school in Lebanon. It operates two campuses on the outskirts of Beirut. The first campus, which opened in 1973, is located in Kafarshima, the second in Mansourieh. The schools Motto is "Children, our Purpose and our Future".

Located at 33.8133, 35.5342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1973, Schools in Lebanon

Deir el Qamar Synagogue

The Deir el Qamar Synagogue, located in Deir el Qamar, a village in south-central Lebanon, is the oldest synagogue in Mount Lebanon. The synagogue was built in the 17th century to serve the local Jewish population, some of whom were part of the immediate entourage of Fakhr-al-Din II. The building is in good condition. It has been shut to the public due to security considerations.

Located at 33.6979, 35.5632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Synagogues in Lebanon, Former synagogues, 17th-century synagogues

Baissour

Baissour is a village in Aley District of Mount Lebanon, 850 metres above sea level, 30 kilometres from Beirut (20 minutes driving) and 7 kilometres from Aley. It shares a border with Aley, Kaifoun, Kabr Shmoon, Majdlaya, and Ainab. Baissour is about 5 minutes from the town of Souq El Gharb which was a frontline during the civil war. Home to many of the Aridi and Maleab families. Baissour has a population of about 12000 citizens and is continually growing and expanding.

Located at 33.7653, 35.5675 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

Shemlan

Shemlan (also spelled Chemlane, Shimlan) is a village in the Aley District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate in Lebanon, located about 25 km from Beirut.

Located at 33.7833, 35.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Aramoun

Aramoun is a village in Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon.

Located at 33.7667, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Basateen, Lebanon

Basateen is a village in Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon.

Located at 33.7628, 35.5297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District, Populated places in Lebanon

Silfaya

Silfaya is a village in Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon.

Located at 33.7333, 35.5667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Ain Traz

The Ain Traz Seminary of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, located southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, has served various roles during its 200 year history. Given by the El Saad family (originally their residence), it was founded in 1811 by Melkite Patriarch Agapius II Matar, it was first intended as a seminary. After having been looted by the Druze in 1841 and in 1845, it was re-opened in 1870. After the foundation of the Melkite Seminary of St.

Located at 33.735, 35.5806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Eastern Catholicism, Religion in Lebanon, World Digital Library related

Beirut Air Base

Beirut Air Base is a military base owned by the Lebanese Armed Forces and operated by the Lebanese Air Force. It is located 9 km (5.6 mi) from the city center in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. Currently, the Lebanese Air Force occupies part of the west end of the Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and has been the base of most of the helicopter force for almost 50 years, which include the Hawker Hunters, Fouga Magisters and other aircraft during certain periods.

Located at 33.8211, 35.4883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Airports in Lebanon, Military of Lebanon, Lebanese Air Force bases

Ain Ksour

Ain Ksour is a village in Aley District, Lebanon. Municipal elections are held every four years. There are two churches in Ain Ksour. One is Saint Peter and Paul's church, which was built around 800 AD, destroyed during the Lebanese civil war, and rebuilt. The other is Saint Elias's church, which is newer, was destroyed during the Lebanese civil war, and is currently being rebuilt. The church plaza has an altitude of 717 m, and is located at 33°44'56.50" N, 35°32'05.00" E.

Located at 33.75, 35.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Aley District, Populated places in Lebanon

Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409

Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 was an international scheduled Beirut–Addis Ababa passenger service that plunged into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport on 25 January 2010, killing all 90 people on board. This was the first crash for Ethiopian Airlines since the hijack of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 in 1996.

Located at 33.7578, 35.4303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Aviation accidents and incidents in 2010, Aviation accidents and incidents in Lebanon, 2010 in Lebanon, 2010 in Ethiopia, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 737, Ethiopian Airlines accidents and incidents

Remhala

Remhala is a village in Aley - Lebanon. Remhala is of syriac etymology meaning a sandy hill. It is situated on a sandy hill, on the shoulder of a valley, surrounded by four mountains. It has a moderate climate and is habitable in winter and summer. Its altitude ranges between 250m above sea level, at Jisr Al-Kadi, to 700m above sea level at Kabreshmoun. Families: Yazbeck – Nassar – Daher – Rizk – Saad – Al Khoury – Raad – Abi Abdallah – Allam – Al Zein.

Located at 33.7333, 35.5667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority

The Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) is the civil aviation authority of Lebanon.

Located at 33.8211, 35.4883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Government of Lebanon, Civil aviation authorities, Aviation in Lebanon, Organizations investigating aviation accidents and incidents

Antonine University

The Antonine University (UPA) is a Roman Catholic University in Baabda, Lebanon administered by the monks of the Antonine monastery.

Located at 33.8375, 35.5364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Universities in Lebanon