El Bayyâda
District of Jibchît
Mohafazat Nabatîyé - Lebanon

Hula massacre

The Hula massacre took place between 31 October and 1 November 1948. Hula (Hule) was a village in Lebanon 3 km west of Kibbutz Manara, not far from the Litani River. It was captured on October 24 by the Carmeli Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces without any resistance at all. Between 35 and 58 captured men were executed in a house which was later blown up on top of them. Revenge was the motive. Two officers were responsible for the massacre.

Located at 33.2167, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Battles and operations of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, History of Lebanon, Massacres in Lebanon, 1948 in Lebanon, Mass murder in 1948, Massacres committed by Israel

Sarepta

Sarepta was a Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast between Sidon and Tyre. Most of the objects by which we characterise Phoenician culture are those that have been recovered scattered among Phoenician colonies and trading posts; such carefully excavated colonial sites are in Spain, Sicily, Sardinia and Tunisia.

Located at 33.4575, 35.2958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Phoenician cities, Phoenician sites in Lebanon, Hebrew Bible places, Roman colonies, Populated places in Lebanon, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Lebanon, Populated coastal places in Lebanon, Ancient cities, Former populated places in Southwest Asia

Marjayoun

Marjayoun (Arabic مرجعيون, also Marj 'Ayoun, Marjuyun or Marjeyoun - meaning "meadow of springs") is a Lebanese town and administrative district, Marjeyoun District, in the Nabatieh Governorate in Southern Lebanon. It is located on the west side of the Rift Valley Bank just across from the ancient regional capital, Caesarea Philippi, which was located at the foot of Mt. Hermon on the east side of the Rift Valley. It is not to be confused with the Banias Springs at Caesarea Philippi.

Located at 33.3611, 35.5921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Israeli–Lebanese conflict, Populated places in Lebanon

Kafr Kila, Lebanon

KafarKila is a small village in Southern Lebanon. Kafarkila name comes from 'Kfar' (Village) and 'Kila' (Bride) meaning the Bride Village. The total population of the village is about 14,500. The occupants' number increases dramatically during summer. Its altitude is around 700 m from sea level. Kafarkila is well known for its high quality olive oil, grapes, and bee honey in addition to many other farming activities.

Located at 33.2833, 35.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate

Fatima Gate

Fatima Gate, also known as the Good Fence Crossing, is a former border crossing between Lebanon and Israel. On the Lebanese side, it is close to the village of Kfar Kila and on the Israeli side, it is west of Metula. The crossing has been closed since the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon at the end of the 1982-2000 South Lebanon conflict, and since the summer of 2000 has been the site of many anti-Israeli demonstrations and cross-border stone throwing from Lebanon to Israel.

Located at 33.2806, 35.5646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Israeli–Lebanese conflict, Hezbollah, Israel–Lebanon border crossings

Kfar beit

Kfar beit or Kfarbeet is a Lebanese village in the south of Lebanon. It is close to the city of Saida. The main families in this village are Hijazi, Ismail, Ibrahim, Mansour, al Qadi, al Masri, Awada, and some others.

Located at 33.4957, 35.4613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon

Marjeyoun District

The Marjeyoun District is a district in the Nabatieh Governorate of Lebanon. The capital of the district is Marjeyoun.

Located at 33.3611, 35.5921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Districts of Lebanon, Marjeyoun District

Our Lady of Mantara

Our Lady of Mantara, in Maghdouché, Lebanon, is also known in English as Our Lady of Awaiting, is a holy Christian site and a Marian shrine. The shrine consists of a tower crowned with the statue of the Virgin and Child, a cathedral, a cemetery and a sacred cave believed to be the one where the Virgin Mary rested while she waited for Jesus.

Located at 33.5281, 35.38 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Marian shrines, Marian devotions, Roman Catholic devotions, Eastern Catholicism, Places of worship in Lebanon, Christianity in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon

Maghdouché

Maghdouché (also Maghdouche, Maghdoucheh or Maghdousheh) is a town in the South Governorate in Lebanon. It is located 50 km south of Beirut and 8 km southeast of Sidon. The village lies 3 km inland from the Mediterranean, occupying a hill with elevation ranging between 200 to 229 meters above sea level.

Located at 33.5217, 35.3858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Sidon District, Mary (mother of Jesus), Populated places in the South Governorate, History of Lebanon, Lebanese society

Battle of Jezzine (1941)

The Battle of Jezzine (13 June 1941) was part of the Australian 7th Division's advance on Beirut during the five-week-long Syria-Lebanon campaign by the Allies against Vichy French forces in Syria and Lebanon. Jezzine, Lebanon, is about halfway between the Lebanese border with Palestine and Beirut. This battle was one of several hard fought actions during the Australian advance on Beirut.

Located at 33.32, 35.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1941, Military battles of Vichy France, Syria–Lebanon Campaign, Battles of World War II involving Australia

Battle of Merdjayoun

Battle of Merdjayoun (19–24 June 1941) - In the Syria-Lebanon campaign of World War II, Australian troops fought a long and sometimes costly battle around Merdjayoun. They held a pass which could have allowed the Vichy French forces into the British Mandate of Palestine, with dire results. The 7th Australian Division—commanded by Major-General Arthur "Tubby" Allen—was reinforced by units from the 6th Australian Division.

Located at 33.4, 35.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Military battles of Vichy France, Syria–Lebanon Campaign, Battles of World War II involving Australia, 1941 in France

Nabatieh District

The Nabatieh District is a district in the Nabatieh Governorate of Lebanon. The capital of the district is Nabatieh, and it contains the following Villages: Zawtar el charkiyeh Kfarfila Jbaa Ain Qana Ain Boswar Arab Saleem Jarjouh Houmeen Kfar Tebneet Zibdeen Chouqin Aedsheet Marwania Harouf Aldawair Mayfadoun Schhour Kafra Jibcheet Kfar Remen Habboush Kfarsseer Zifta Kaoutariyet Al Siyad Toul Doueir Nabatiye AlFawqa Sharqia Kfour Kfarjouz

Located at 33.3789, 35.4806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Districts of Lebanon, Nabatieh District

Jbaa

Jbaa,, is a town in the Nabatieh Governorate, or Nabatiye southern Lebanon. Jbaa Falls in the hands of the great Safi Mountain, and rises over 770 metres (in the town center) from the sea level and then begins to rise to 900 metres in the district "Ein-Elsataoun" Water flowed between the folds, the most gorgeous greenery trees diverse, especially the walnut trees spread around most of the town houses.

Located at 33.4833, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate, Nabatieh District, Heavy Neolithic sites, Neolithic settlements, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Fertile Crescent

Battle of the Beaufort (1982)

The Battle of the Beaufort was fought between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on June 6, 1982 over Beaufort Castle, Lebanon. It was one of the first clashes of the 1982 Lebanon War, and resulted in the IDF capturing the castle.

Located at 33.3261, 35.5319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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1982 Lebanon War

Mahrouna

Mahrouna is a small agribusiness town located in the south of Lebanon. It is situated at a distance of 100 kilometres from Beirut the country's capital, and 18 kilometres to the southeast of the city of Tyre. Mahrouna stands at a height of 400 meter above sea level. The population is approximately 3800 inhabitant. This increases to 5000 in vacations and summer times, according to a municipal member. This peaceful quite town is rich with its green surrounding.

Located at 33.219, 35.3428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Populated places in the South Governorate

Irkay

Irkay (also known as Irkey, Erki, Erkay) is a small town located in the South of Lebanon between the major cities of Sidon and Sur. With a population of approximately 5000 people, it isn’t one of the largest towns in the Southern district, but it is one of the most welcoming.

Located at 33.4667, 35.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Populated places in the South Governorate

Ansar, Lebanon

Ansar or Insar (Arabic أنصار, population 31,970) is a village in the Nabatieh Governorate region of southern Lebanonlocated between Nabatieh and Tyr. During the Lebanese civil war in the 1980s it was the location of a detention camp for suspected Palestinian terrorists and allied Muslim militiamen captured by the Israeli military in Lebanon. Prisoners were catergorised and then either moved to more secure facilities or released.

Located at 33.3833, 35.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate

Markaba

Markaba (مركبا) is a village located at Marjayoun municipality at Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon. It is geographically located south of Raabatt Tallame, East of Banni Hayyan and North east of Tallussah and 850 M larges.

Located at 33.2333, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Marjeyoun District

Adaisseh

Adaisseh is a village in South Lebanon. It is located close to the Blue Line border with Israel, near the Israeli kibbutz Misgav Am.

Located at 33.2542, 35.5425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon

Tourist Landmark of the Resistance

The Tourist Landmark of the Resistance, also known as Museum for Resistance Tourism, is a war museum operated by Hezbollah near the village of Mleeta in southern Lebanon. The museum opened on May 25, 2010, marking the 10th anniversary of the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000. The site was once an important base for Hezbollah fighters.

Located at 33.4687, 35.5563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Museums in Lebanon, Museums established in 2010, Hezbollah, Military of Lebanon, History of Lebanon, 2010 establishments in Lebanon, Military and war museums

Nahal Ayun

Nahal Ayun, is a perennial stream in the Galilee Panhandle, Israel. The stream originates from the springs in the Marjayoun valley in southern Lebanon, and runs southward for seven kilometers in various irrigation ditches, until flowing into Israel near Metulla, as a tributary of the Jordan River in the Hula Valley.

Located at 33.2698, 35.5779 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Rivers of Israel, Nature reserves in Israel

Kafr Dunin

Kfar Dunin is a village in Lebanon, 102 km from the capital Beirut and 580 m from sea coast remote. Adjacent villages: Deir Kifa, Alkaline, Khirbat Silm, Der Ntar. It is considered first of villages in Bent Jbeil district of Nabatieh Governorate. Its population is 6000 people.

Located at 33.2333, 35.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate

Jebchit

Jebchit is a village in the Nabatieh Governorate region of southern Lebanon located north of the Litani River. Official Website :

Located at 33.3639, 35.43 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate, Nabatieh District

Harouf

ع 50x40pxThis article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Harouf is a village in the Nabatieh Governorate region of southern Lebanon located north of the Litani River.

Located at 33.3667, 35.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate, Nabatieh District

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