Qada

(Caza)

Akkar

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Akkar

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North Lebanon

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Aarqa

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Al-Daghli

Al-Sahleh

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Sheikh Znad

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Deir Jenine

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Qlayaat

Kfarnoun

Qounia

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Al-Qoubayat
Haizouq

Zouk Hadara

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Rahbeh

Aabdeh

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Akkar Al-Aatiqa

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Danbo

Berqayel

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Fnaideq

Tripoli

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Al-Bireh

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Aandaqet

Minyara

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Sheikh Taba

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Mediterranean Sea

Al-Batroun

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Al-Madfoun

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Jounieh

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Antelias

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Towards
Towards The South
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Mounjez

Towards
A'andaqet
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Monuments
1. Old Catholic Church
2. Old Orthodox Church
3. Mar Gerges (Saint Georges)
Ancient Monastery
surrounded by Trees
4. Sheikh Mohammad Shrine
5. Old Bridge
Natural Attractions
1. Aaidamoun River
2. Jaalouk Spring

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Al-Bireh

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Towards
A'amrieh

9
1

11
5

10

1
2

Monuments
1. Ja'alouk Ancient Palace
2. Sheikh Ismail Shrine
3. Sheikh Mohammad Al-Aajami Shrine
4. Sheikh Abdul Hadi Shrine
5. Memorial Statue for the Army's Martyrs
6. Tibo Heritage Citadel
7. Sheikh Abdallah Al-Aajami Shrine
8. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Rasas Shrine
9. Al-Bireh Heritage Citadel
(holds an Oil Press, Horse Stables,
Ruins of Execution Tolls & a Court)
10. Al-Bireh Ancient Mosque
11. Wehbeh Family's Village
holds Old Rocks with
various Inscriptions

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Natural Attractions
1. Ain (Spring) Al-Baydar
2. Ain Al-Houwara
3. Perennial Oak Woods
Pine & Cedars
4. Site from which you can see
Homs Lake & the Syrian Lands

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Recreation
1. Mohammad Aayach Atelier
for the production of Artisanal
Cigarette Holders

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Al-Sahleh

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Towards
A'andaqet

2
Towards
Mrah Al-Khokh
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Towards
Mrah Al-Khokh
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Monuments
1. Old Ain (Spring) Al-Doura
2. Old Sarcophagi
3. Old Oil Presses
Natural Attractions
1. Cave
2. Ain Al-Baida

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Aandaqet

Towards
Chadra
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Towards
A'aidamoun

2
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5

Towards
Al-Qbayat
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Monuments
1. Remains of Old Mills
2. Mar Challita Ancient Church
under which Old Cemeteries
are found
3. Al-Saydeh (Our Lady) Ancient Church
4. Jad Ghosn Heritage House
5. Saint Joseph Ancient Monastery
6. Mar Saba Ancient Monastery
holds Old Cemeteries
7. Mar Eliane Monastery
within Al-Bat'aneh Valley
buried underground
8. Mar Elias Monastery
holds Sarcophagi Carved into Rocks
Natural Attractions
1. Aandaqet Woods, Old Oak
& Pine Trees
2. Aandaqet River
3. Audni Valley
4. Old Water Fountains
Restaurants
1. Qasr Al-Sanawbar Restaurant 03-547635
2. Ain Al-Qabou Restaurant 03-351681

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An annual festival is held from the 16th till the 21st of July to celebrate
Mar Elias feast, it includes a kermes organized by the towns scouts.

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Aarqa

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Towards
Halba

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Towards
Al-A'abdeh
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Towards
Zouk Al-Hosnieh
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Monuments
1. Seba'al Old Hill
(Remains of a Temple and Structures)
2. Al-Delbeh Mill
3. Aarqa Old Hill
(holds a citadel, Sheikh
Mohammad Shrine & Sheikh
Badr Shrine)
4. Aarqa Mill
5. Saydet (Our Lady) Aarqa
6. Old Bridge
7. Aarqa Old Bridge
Natural Attractions
1. Aarqa River
2. Jalileh Pool
Restaurants
1. Nasr Restaurant
2. Jalileh Pool and Restaurant
3. Jannat Aarqa Restaurant
Hotels
1. Jannat Aarqa Hotel

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1
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Towards
Bqorzla

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Towards
Bezal
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Monuments
1. Al-Wali Sheikh Ismail Area
surrounded by Perennial Oak Trees
(holds a shrine for Sheikh Ismail,
several Old Caves,
Roman Cemeteries & a Rock carrying
a Sculpture of a Human Head)
2. Old Ain (Spring) Al-Mzareb
3. Old Ain Al-Thahab (Gold)
Natural Attractions
1. Ain (Spring) Jabaa
2. Ain Al-Raheb
3. Ain Bajaa

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Towards
Barbara

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3

Towards
Al-Daghli
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6
7

Monuments
1. Remains of Saint Barbara
Ancient Church
2. Mar Challita Sanctuary
3. Al-Haddad Mill
4. Old Village (Heritage Houses)
5. Old Oil Press
6. Saydet (Our Lady) Al-Intiqal Ancient
Church (holds a very Old Church,
& another Church that dates
back to around 150 years old)
7. Oum Moussa Cave
8. Al-Deir Mill
9. Al-Qahira Mill
Natural Attractions
1. Perennial Trees
2. Al-Oustouwan River

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An annual rural dinner is held on the 14th of August

to celebrate Al-Saydeh (Our Lady) feast.

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Towards
Al-Qala'a
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Jabal
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Monuments
1. Old Mill
2. Heritage House nearby
Old Tombs and a Room Carved
into Rocks
3. Arouba Citadel and Inscriptions for
Nebuchadnezzar in Rocks
Natural Attractions
1. Ain (Spring) Al-Banat
2. Al-Azer Woods, characterized by
its density & length
3. Al-Houwweh (Pit) Spring
4. Fnaideq Spring
5. Cave
6. Al-Sadd Spring
7. Ain Al-Khawkh
8. Al-Qammouaah Plain and Mountain
with Pine, Cedars & Fir Trees
9. Mount Tranta holds
various Old Caves
10. Al-Qorneh Mountain
Recreation
1. Artisana for Yoke Production

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Towards
Sheikh
Taba
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4

8
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5
Monuments
1. Matar Old Mill
2. Old Mill
3. Mariam Al-K'heileh
(Sacred Place Covered by Oak Trees
Mar Nohra)
4. Al-Haramiyyeh Ancient Spring
5. Shqif Al-Houbla
(Big Rock with Sarcophagi
Carved into it)
6. Al-Jweiniyyeh Old Spring
7. Old Tombs dating back to
more than 150 years
Natural Attractions
1. Al-Istwan River
2. Ain (Spring) Zala'aoun
3. Ain Al-Blatt
4. Fattouh Cave
5. Ain Al-Hajal
6. Ain Al-Delbeh
(surrounded by Perennial
Sycamore Trees)
7. Al-Ze'aiby
(Perennial Oak Trees)
8. Chir Al-Ahmar, where the bees
hive dates back to around 150
years & the honey has never
been collected yet.
9. Ain Al-Sheikh

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Qania
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4

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6

Monuments
1. Sarcophagi
2. Old Ain Al-Sabeaa
3. Nebuchadnezzar Rock
4. Al-Saleeb (Cross) Area
(including the Shrine of
Wali Allah Al-Slayyeb)
5. Old Oil Presses
6. Old Sarcophagi
7. Al-Hosn Citadel holds Gallows
(also known as Al-Hosn Mountain)
Natural Attractions
1. Al-Jawzat Area

Towards
Akroum
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Towards
Kouachra
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4
5

Towards
A'aidamoun
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Monuments
1. Saydet (Our Lady) Al-Qala'a Monastery
2. Philips Citadel
3. Old Mill
4. Sayyed Al-Mou'in or Al-Hosn Shrine
5. Old Palace
6. Old Cemeteries & Wells
7. Saint Daniel Ancient Church
Natural Attractions
1. Al-Kabir River
2. Ja'alouk Spring
Recreation
1. Daoud Family Atelier
for Drawing & Sculpture

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Towards
A'andaqet

1
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Monuments
1. Sarcophagi
2. Caves
3. Wells
4. Al-Deir Valley (holds the remains
of an old Monastery, Sarcophagi,
Wells & Cemeteries carved into rocks)

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Kfartoun
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Monuments
1. Al-Khrayeb Old Area holds
Old Cemeteries, Old Caves & an
Old Oil Press
2. Al-Je'ailat Area holds Ruins & Rocks
engraved with drawings
& old scripts
Natural Attractions
1. Al-Hsein Mountain
2. Al-Sabea'a Valley

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Towards
Al-Bireh

3
1
2

Towards
Deir Jenine
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Monuments
1. Sheikh Hassan Sultan Shrine
2. Sheikh Mohammad Al-A'ajami Shrine
3. Olive Presses
4. Sheikh Moussa Shrine
5. Al-Dahr Mountain holds
Caves & Sarcophagi
Natural Attractions
1. Ain (Spring) Al-Safsafeh

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Sheikh Znad

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Al'A'arida

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Tripoli
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Monuments
1. Phoenician Cemetery
2. Sheikh Znad Shrine
3. Sheikh Moustapha Shrine
Natural Attractions
1. Al-Labbaneh River

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Martamoura
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Al-Qoubayat

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2
7 3
Towards
Akkar Al-A'atiqa
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Monuments
1. The Forty Martyrs Ancient Church
2. Heritage House
3. Saydet (Our Lady) Al-Ghisseleh
Ancient Church
4. Saydet Al-Dahr Church
5. Mar Doumit Ancient Monastery
for Carmelite Fathers
6. Old Mill
7. Mar Challita Ancient Monastery
nearby Old Tombs & Sarcophagi
8. Mar Gerges (Saint Georges) Ancient
Monastery and Church,
near an Old Well
9. Saydet Ghezrata Ancient Church
10. Old Chruch in Al-Chanbouq Area
11. Saydet Chahlo Church
12. Old Silk Plant

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3

1
2

4
10

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Natural Attractions
1. Ain (Spring) Martamoura
2. Al-Qoubayat River
3. Ain Al-Sitt
4. Al-Chanbouq Reserve holds Pine,
Oak & Fir Trees in
the direction of Al-Qammouaah
5. Ain Al-Borghol
Restaurants
1. Monti Verdi Restaurant 03-333102
2. Al-Jandoul Restaurant
3. Morghan Restaurant 03-216800
4. Challal Al-Samak Restaurant 06-350088

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Qlayaat

Towards
Al-Khirbeh
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Towards
Hekr Al-Kous
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Towards
Al-A'abdeh
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Monuments
1. Qlaya'at Citadel
2. Al-Sheikh Miraih Shrine

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Towards
Al-A'abdeh

Berqayel

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Towards
A'ayoun Al-Ghazal 3
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2
4

6
Monuments
1. Berqayel Old Mosque
2. Al-Serail Al-Kabir
3. Sheikh Zarzour Shrine
4. Sheikh Omar Shrine
near a Noble Persons Tomb
5. Sheikh Moussa
6. Sheikh Abdel Wahhab Shrine, nearby
some Rocks that used to constitute Old
Tunnels and Tombs
Natural Attractions
1. Spring
2. Ain (Spring) Al-Arbit
3. Wooded Strolling Terrain
in Pine Woods
Restaurants
1. Al-Sayyad Resthouse 06-370670

Towards
Fnaideq
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Towards
Al-A'abbas
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2
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3
2

Towards
Al-A'abdeh
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Towards
Sheikh Taba
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Monuments
1. Heritage House
2. Old Souk
3. Khan Al-Aghawat
4. Citadel

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Towards
Jebrael
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Towards
Tekreit
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2
7

2
3 1

Monuments
1. Old Hanna Mill
2. Old Caves
3. Al-Rihan Old Mill
4. Mar Geaorgios (Saint George)
Ancient Church
5. Al-A'ajam Ancient Church
6. Harb Family Old Mill
7. Zakaria Youssef old Mill
Natural Attractions
1. Ain (Spring) Al-Rihan
Restaurants
1. Nabi'i Al-Fawwar Restaurant 06-890000
2. Nabi'i Al-Jawzeh Restaurant 03-253413

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Zouk Hadara

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3

1
Towards
Martamoura
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Monuments
1. Old Tombs
2. Old Caves
3. Deir Dalloum
Natural Attractions
1. Spring
2. Ain (Spring) Al-Tayyouneh
3. Ain Al-Fawwar

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Towards
Halba
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2
1

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Towards
Al Zawareeb

5
4

Monuments
1. Akkar Ancient Archbishopric
2. Mar Elias Ancient Church
3. Heritage House
4. Old Oil Press
5. Old Ain Al-Daya'a (Village Spring)
Natural Attractions
1. Al-Moutraniyeh Spring
2. Ain (Spring) Al-Maqsabouni

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Akkar Al-Aatiqa

Towards
Al-Qoubayat
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2 1

2
8

6
7

9
4

4
Monuments
1. Ain Al-Sa'adan Mill
2. Ain Taya Old Mill
3. Akkar Ancient Citadel
4. Zyout Area holds Tombs
& Old Sarcopahgi
5. Ghezrata Area holds an
Old Church
Natural Attractions
1. Ain (Spring) Al-Tineh
2. Ain Al-Homsieh
3. Ain Al-Adsi
4. Water Spring & Ben-Oil Trees
5. Ain Taya Spring
6. Akkar Al-Aatiqa Cascade
7. Sheikh Jnad Area holds
Old Walnut Trees & Perennial
Pine Trees
8. Al-Qammouaah Mount & Plain
holds Perennial Trees
9. Ain Al-Manbouaah
Restaurants
1. Ain Taya Caf
2. Nabi'i Al-Chouh Restaurant 03-557892
3. Ain Al-Tineh Caf 06-885900

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Handicrafts: The town is renowned for the production of

old plows, carved basins and straw platters.

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Minyara

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Towards
Halba
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Towards
Al-A'abdeh
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Towards
Al-Jdaideh
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2
6

3
5

10

Monuments
1. Old Caves (currently closed)
2. Saint Youssef (Joseph)
Catholic Church
3. Old Palace
4. Rouqad Al-Saydeh Al-Aazra'
(Virgin Mary) Church
5. Evangelical Church
6. Saydet (Our Lady) Aarqa
Ancient Church holds
an Old Cave
7. Aarqa Old Bridge
8. Aarqa Old Hill
9. Old Bridge
10. Abou Nasr Mill

Towards
Sheikh Taba
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Natural Attractions
1. Public Garden
2. Aarqa River

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Restaurants
1. Khan Al-Sa'egh Restaurant

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A'aidamoun
Distance From Beirut: 112km
Altitude: 500m

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Some researchers relate A'aidamouns name to the Egyptian
god Ammoun, while others argue that it means the festival
of gold, money, and wealth. The town is home to a cave from
which flows Jaalouk River. At the cave is an ancient temple
over which was built Maqam Al-Rab sanctuary.
Al-Bireh
Distance From Beirut: 128km
Altitude: 600m

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The name Al-Bireh is derived from the Aramaic-Syriac language,
meaning wells. The town is home to a historical citadel with
three towers; according to experts, the structure was built
over the ruins of an older citadel. In 2001, an ancient Roman
fountain was discovered in the village. The religious vestiges
include Al-Bireh mosque (established in 1818 A.D.), Sheikh
Ismail shrine, Sheikh Mohammad shrine, Sheikh Mohammad
Al-Rasas shrine, and Sheikh Abdul Hadi shrine.
Al-Sahleh
Distance From Beirut: 157km
Altitude: 650m

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The origin of Al-Sahlehs name is Arabic, although it was
originally inhabited by very ancient peoples. Al-Sahlehs
vestiges include an ancient cave, sarcophagi cut into rocks, as
well as old grape and olive presses.

A'andaqet
Distance From Beirut: 140km
Altitude: 750m

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The name A'andaqet is derived from the old Semitic language,
meaning the scarce fountain. Among the towns most
important vestiges are some sarcophagi carved into rocks,
Saint Joseph Monastery, Mar Elias Sanctuary, Mar Saba
Sanctuary, Mar Eliane Sanctuary, and cemeteries dating back
to the Crusader era (located near the churches of Mar Challita,
Al-Saydeh, and Mar Saba).
A'arqa
Distance From Beirut: 108km
Altitude: 75m

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A'arqas name originates from the Aramaic language, meaning
wood and construction bridges. However, in the spoken
Arabic language, the word A'arqa means the doorstep.
The town is home to an artificial hill or tell, with many layers
representing the accumulation of residential structures since
the Stone Age. A'arqa played an important role in the history
of the area, and its name is found frequently in various old
scripts. During the Roman era, A'arqa was called Caesarism
of Lebanon and was famous for being the birthplace of the
Roman Emperor Al-Iskandar Saoryos. In addition to its ancient
tell, A'arqa is famous for its historical bridge and citadel. The
town also includes the Al-Saydeh Orthodox Sanctuary and the
Sheikh Badr shrine for Muslim Sunni.

Danbo
Distance From Beirut: 113km
Altitude: 600m

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Danbos name originates from the Syriac language, meaning
Nabos property or belongs to Nabo, in reference to the
temple of the Babylonian God Nabo, which was located here.
Danbo is located on the side of Girgi Mountain, and the
village has a crescent shape. The town is home to several
archaeological vestiges, including a stone bearing a carving of
a human head, some old cemeteries, a rock with Canaanite
inscriptions, another rock bearing a carving of a cross, as well
as a cave that contains a bed carved into rocks. In addition,
the town includes the shrines of Sheikh Mohammad and
Sheikh Ismail.
Deir Jenine
Distance From Beirut: 132km
Altitude: 450m-500m

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The town of Deir Jenine derives its name from the ancient
Syriac word meaning the monastery of gardens. The town is
home to Mar Gerges Monastery, which was built over the ruins
of an older monastery, and from which the town may have
derived its name.
Fnaideq
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Distance From Beirut: 124km
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TThe town of Fnaideq derives its name from the Greek
language, meaning inn or motel. The name was later
modified in Arabic to Fondoq, meaning small inn. Fnaideq
is home to old sarcophagi carved into rocks with Roman
scripts, in addition to an old structure known as Arouba
Citadel. Moreover, Fnaideq is characterized by the surrounding
Qammouaah mountains, densely wooded mountains, as well
as the cave of Nabi'i Fnaideq.

Haizouq
Distance From Beirut: 118km
Altitude: 100m

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Haizouqs name is derived from the Aramaic-Syriac language,
meaning the traveler and the absent or the observation and
control tower. Haizouq is characterized by a unique religious
heritage, and many visitors come there to receive a blessing,
as the town was once a center for Hashemite descendents of
the Prophet.
Among the towns interesting sites is a large rock overlooking
the town, with a hole in its middle called Chir Al-Ahmar.
This hole has not been explored yet due to the large number
of bees living inside. Village residents come to the holes
entryway to hear the strong sound of the bees inside. In the
middle of the village stands a large rock elevated to around
7m high, with three sarcophagi carved inside of it, one on top
of the other.
Kfarnoun
Distance From Beirut: 167km
Altitude: 1,100m

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The name Kfarnoun is derived from the ancient Aramaic word
meaning two small villages. Kfarnoun is one of seven villages
located on Mount Akroum. The town is home to some ancient
sarcophagi, Berjine Crusader Citadel (which still has its old
gallows), the statue of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar
bearing cuneiform writings, as well as the shrine of Wali Allah
Slayyeb.

Mounjez
Distance From Beirut: 132km
Altitude: 350m

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Mounjez derives its name from the ancient Syriac word
meaning the saver and hider. Among the towns monuments
is Philips Citadel; one of the stones in this citadel bears Greek
inscriptions dating back to the 1st century A.D. Nearby is
an older citadel and the shrine of Saydet Al-Qalaa. Mounjez
is also home to the remains of Saydet Al-Mouin Monastery
and Sanctuary, Saydet Al-Hosn Church (built over the ruins
of a small Crusader era citadel), some water reservoirs and
cemeteries carved into rocks, as well as huge cemeteries
dating back to the beginning of the second millennium B.C.
Qounia
Distance From Beirut: 160km
Altitude: 850m

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The name of Qounia originates from the Syriac language,
meaning property and possessions. Qounia is situated on
a hill overlooking Homs Lake, in Syria. The town is home to the
remains of a monastery located in the valley known as Wadi
Al-Deir (the Monasterys Valley), which might have served as
a residence for monks. Other vestiges include the stone of
an olive press dating back to the Phoenician period and some
stone sarcophagi located nearby.

Akroum
Distance From Beirut: 174km
Altitude: 1,170m

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Akroum derives its name from the old Semitic word meaning
the barren area. Mount Akroum includes an old heritage
site, and in the area of Al-Khrayeb stands the base of
a huge ancient temple, as well as water reservoirs, stones,
underground rooms, and huge sculpted stones.
In Wadi Al-Sabeaa (Al-Sabeaa Valley) in Akroum are found
two ancient rock engravings that were plundered. Facing these
two engravings is a hole carved into the rocks, which served
as an old cemetery. Directly in front of this hole is a pit of
15 meters depth, with a sculpted rock at its entrance and
with rock-carved sarcophagi inside. The villages in the region
of Mount Akroum have several caves and cemeteries, the
most important of which is Akroum Cave, considered to be
Akkars most important geological discovery and located in an
area known as Ajlat Al-Nabi Bri, where Al-Nabi Bri shrine is
located.
Among the Christian-era vestiges are the remains of a Syrian
church. Both Christians and Muslims once resided in this area
before the Mamlukes took over at the end of the 13th century,
which resulted in a uniform Muslim Sunni society.
Al-Daghli
Distance From Beirut: 127km
Altitude: 500m

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Some researchers argue that the town of Al-Daghli derives its
name from the Aramaic language, meaning supervision and
control, in reference to old vestiges found there, including
caves cut into rocks, remains of olive presses, and sarcophagi.
However, other researchers report that Al-Daghli is an Arabic
word derived from Al-Daghli, meaning bushes. Among the
vestiges found in town are the shrine of Wali Allah Mohammad
Al-Aajami, Sheikh Moussa shrine, and Sheikh Sultan shrine.

Sheikh Znad
Distance From Beirut: 112km
Altitude: Few meters above
sea level

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The town of Sheikh Znad is located on the coastline of the
Akkar Caza, and it derives its name from the Sheikh Znad
shrine located in the village. This shrine is the tomb of a
virtuous man who is said to be the first village resident.
Al-Qoubayat
Distance From Beirut: 137km
Altitude: 700m

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The town of Al-Qoubayat derives its name from the Syriac word
meaning cisterns and swamps. Its residents are distributed
over six areas: Zouk, Al-Dahr, Hai Ghouya, Martamoura,
Al-Qoubayat Al-Gharbiyya (Western Al-Qoubayat), and Hayy AlQatlabeh. Al-Qoubayat used to be famous for silk production;
however, only two vestiges are left from that period an
old silk workshop and the Al-Dahr residence, whose gate is
decorated by inscriptions including two lions that may derived
from a royal emblem. Nearby the silk plant stands a school
and church dedicated to Mar Gerges (Saint Georges) and built
in the Italian style.
Al-Qoubayat is home to a number of archaeological vestiges,
such as the Saydet Al-Ghisseleh Cathedral, the Forty Martyrs
Church, the Mar Challita Monastery (dating back to the Roman
era), the Saydet Chahlo Church, the remains of an old church
and an old palace, as well as several caves, tombs, and
sarcophagi carved into rocks. A little further from the village
stands an old church built with the stones of an ancient
Roman temple. This church was recently renovated.

Qlayaat
Distance From Beirut: 108km
Altitude: Few meters above
sea level

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Qlayaat derives its name from the historical citadels located
here, which used to constitute one of Tripolis defense
centers. Some of these multi-style towers and walls can still
be seen today. The town is home to a military airport known
as President Renee Mouawad Airport, in addition to Sheikh
Merhi shrine and Sheikh Sabeaa shrine. One of the main
characteristics of the village is its Sufi sheikhs festivals or
Mawaled.
Berqayel
Distance From Beirut: 110km
Altitude: 250m

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The name Berqayel originates from the old Semitic language,
meaning Gods light. The town was given this name either
as a good omen, or because it was the location of a ruined
temple. Berqayel is home to several ancient vestiges, including
large processed stones and sarcophagi carved into rocks,
as well as some more recent vestiges, such as the old Serail
dating from the 17th century, when Berqayel was the center for
Akkar Rulers. In addition, several religious shrines are found in
town, including Sheikh Omar Al-Omari shrine, Wali Allah Sheikh
Moussa shrine, Sheikh Abdel Wahhab shrine and Sheikh
Zarzour shrine.

Halba
Distance From Beirut: 112km
Altitude: 50m

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There are several sources for the origin of Halbas name.
Some researchers relate the name to the Syriac word meaning
milk, while others relate it to the Aramaic word meaning fat
and fertile. Moreover, some researchers trace the name back
to Roman origins, since it was a center inhabited by the nobles
of the historical city of Aarqa during this era. In addition, Halba
was also known as Machta Al-Bacha, because the Bacha
used to move from the town of Al-Borj and settle there during
the winter season.
The town is home to Halba Citadel, dating back to the Roman
period, and Halba Serail, built in 1891 after the center of the
Akkar Caza was transferred from the town of Al-Borj to Halba.
However, this serail was demolished by an official decree in
1999. Some of the important remains in Halba are several
inns, including Khan Al-Aghawat and Khan Tell Al-Hayat (also
known as Khan Al-Roumoul because of its close proximity to
a sandy beach).

Rahbeh
Distance From Beirut: 124km
Altitude: 650m

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Rahbehs name is derived from the Semitic language, meaning
wideness and delight. One of the popular summer resorts
in the Akkar region, Rahbeh is characterized by its abundance
of water springs that are said to equal the number of days in
a year. The town is home to a number of vestiges dating back
to various eras, including some old caves near a place known
as Hannas mill, the remains of a Roman canal, as well as
Saints Sergios and Bakhos heritage church, dating back to
the early 4th century and known as Al-Aajam Church or AlGhouraba Church (The Strangers Church). In addition, four
old water-run mills are still standing in the village.

Zouk Hadara
Distance From Beirut: 116km
Altitude: 200m

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This town was originally known as Dahr Hadara, and its
name was later changed to Zouk Hadara and Dahr Hadara.
It is known today by either name. The word Hadara is related
to the name of a family that inhabited the area, and the town
was named in reference to this family. Zouk Hadara is home to
very important historical monuments, the vestiges of Aarqa.
Sheikh Taba
Distance From Beirut: 111km
Altitude: 250m

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The town of Sheikh Taba derives its name from the Syriac word
meaning the good and virtuous. Local tradition says that an
old, sick man was healed when he resided in the village, so
the story spread that the Sheikh Tab (was healed), and
this phrase was later modified to Sheikh Taba. The town
is home to Mar Elias Al-Ghayyour Orthodox Church and Saint
John the Baptist Sanctuary, located at the western side of the
village.

Akkar Al-A'atiqa
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Distance From Beirut: 135km
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The word Akkar means the barrier, and the town was named
Akkar Al-A'atiqa to differentiate it from the name of its caza,
Akkar. The town was once an important political site, as it
used to be the center of Saifa family rule during the days
of Emir Fakhreddine Al-Maani Al Thani. Among the towns
monuments is the Akkar Citadel, elevated on a rocky mount
about a one hour walk from Akkar Al-A'atiqa. This citadel was
built during the end of the 10th century A.D. and is named for
its founder, Mohrez Bin Akkar.
Akkar Al-A'atiqa is also home to a number of sarcophagi
and Phoenician and Assyrian tombs, the remains of an
old mosque, the Al-Saqaa Suleiman shrine, in addition to a
number of inns and water mills.
Akkar Al-A'atiqa covers around 1 percent of the area of
Lebanon and includes the region of Al-Qammouaah, which
contains several rare trees such as the fir tree. The town is
also characterized by an abundance of water and nice weather
due to its surrounding pine forest. In addition, it is known
for producing several artisanal products, such as old plows,
carved basins, and straw platters and spinning wheels.
Minyara
Distance From Beirut: 107km
Altitude: 200m

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Some researchers argue that the word Minyara is a derivation
of Manara, and that the town derived its name from
its location on a hill overlooking the plain of Akkar. Other
researchers argue that the origin of the name is related to a
cave used by farmers to hide their Niara (yokes), which is
the plural of the word Nayr (yoke).

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We acknowledge the efforts and works of the Ministry of
Tourism, the municipalities and mayors of listed towns and
villages, Moajam Al-Qoura wal Baldat Al-Lubnaniyya by Anis
Freiha, and Mawsouat Qoura wa Modon Libnan by Tony
Moufarrej.