Carfoucherie
District of Gharîfé
Mohafazat Mont-Liban - Lebanon

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 4 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 4 miles away.
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Palaces in Lebanon

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 10 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Jezzine

Jezzine is a town in Lebanon, located 22 km from Sidon and 40 km south of Beirut. Surrounded by mountain peaks, pine forests, and at an average altitude of 950 m (3,117 ft), it is the main summer resort and tourist destination of South Lebanon. The town is also famous in Lebanon for its production of handmade, traditional cutlery and daggers with decorative inlays as well as the shrine of Our Lady of the Waterfall.

Located at 33.5333, 35.5833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Populated places in the South Governorate, Marian shrines

Lake Qaraoun

Lake Qaraoun is an artificial lake or reservoir located in the southern region of the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. It was created near Qaraoun village in 1959 by building a 61-metre-high concrete-faced rockfill dam (the largest dam in Lebanon) in the middle reaches of the Litani River (longest river in Lebanon). The reservoir has been used for hydropower generation, domestic water supply, and for irrigation of 27,500 hectares .

Located at 33.5699, 35.6976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Lakes of Lebanon, Neolithic settlements, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Fertile Crescent, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Beqaa Valley

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 10 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 4 miles away.
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Arabic architecture, Palaces in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Chouf District, Tourism 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 4 miles away.
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Synagogues in Lebanon, Former synagogues, 17th-century synagogues

Jezzine District

The Jezzine District is a district in the South Governorate of Lebanon. The capital is Jezzine.

Located at 33.5419, 35.5842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Districts of Lebanon, Jezzine District

Aitanite

Aitanite/ Aitaneet is a village in Lebanon, in the West Beqaa region. Aitanit counted 880 residents (estimation). In the last municipal Lebanese elections of 2004, its accounted 3263 resgitered voters of which 1784 actual voters. However, if the total number of Aitanite citizens who have emigrated were to be added, then the figure would be nearer to around 20,000. Aitanite is a popular summer destination for many Lebanese living abroad whose families originated from this area.

Located at 33.5667, 35.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Populated places in the Beqaa Governorate

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 9 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

Joun

Joun (also Joon, Djoun, in Arabic جون, in Phoenician) is a Lebanese village sitting on seven hills in the Chouf (in Arabic قضاء الشوف) district of Mount Lebanon at a distant 13 kilometers from the city of Sidon. Joun means in Assyrian “the corner,” and it is located in between Mount Lebanon and South Lebanon, forming a corner shape. It is a village of approximately 7,400 inhabitants mainly Greek Catholic, Shiite and Maronite.

Located at 33.5833, 35.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 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 10 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 9 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 9 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 7 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

Niha Chouf

Niha is a city in the Chouf which belongs to Mount Lebanon of Lebanon. The city is 24 miles from Beirut and it has about 2,750 hectares; there are 3,500 inhabitants approximately. However, there are only two public schools in the city. It is famous because of its olive groves and its grapes, apples, plums and almonds production. Its tourist attractions are The church of Saint Joseph, El Qa'ah Spring, The prophet Job tomb and The Niha's Castle.

Located at 33.5947, 35.6303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

Basilian Salvatorian Order

The Basilian Salvatorian Order is a religious order of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. The Latin name of this order is Ordo Basilianus Sanctissimi Salvatoris, the French name is Ordre Basilien Salvatorien. The name cames from its motherhouse, the Holy Saviour monastery, (دير المخلص or Deir el Moukhalles or Couvent St. Sauveur), at Joun (Chouf) near Saida, Lebanon {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33.5842|35.4782|type:landmark|||||| | |name= }}.

Located at 33.5842, 35.4782 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Melkite Greek Catholic Church

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 8 miles away.
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Aley District, Populated places in Lebanon

Moukhtara

Moukhtara is a small town in the Chouf District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon. It is the hometown of Walid Jumblatt, the leader of Lebanon's Progressive Socialist Party. It is also an ancient archaeological site, excavated in 1963 by Jacques Cauvin who found an abundance of flint tools. Examinations were conducted on 378 artifacts with finds including daggers, arrowheads, sickles, axes, chisels, picks and awls traced to the Neolithic horizon.

Located at 33.6589, 35.6139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Neolithic settlements, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

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 7 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

Qaraoun

Qaraoun is a Lebanese village, 85 km from Beirut, known for its Lake Qaraoun in the Beqaa Valley formed by the El Wauroun Dam built in 1959. It is an ecologically fragile zone in the Rashaya District south of the Beqaa Governorate. The village lies about 2600 feet above sea level. The dam is located nearby on the Litani River.

Located at 33.5699, 35.6976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Populated places in the Beqaa Governorate, Rashaya District, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Type sites, Fertile Crescent, Heavy Neolithic sites, Neolithic settlements

1956 Chim earthquake

The 1956 Chim earthquake was a destructive multiple-shock event that occurred on March 16 in Lebanon along a strand of the Dead Sea Transform (DST) fault system. The epicenter was located in the south of Lebanon in the Chouf District. Six thousand homes were destroyed and another 17,000 were damaged. The number of persons killed was 136. The twin shocks were separated by less than fifteen minutes with the first event occurring at 19:32 and the second event at 19:43 hours.

Located at 33.5, 35.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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1956 in Lebanon, Earthquakes in the Levant, 1956 earthquakes