Random Village in Lebanon #11

I'm starting this series as a tribute to Lebanon, where I'll be highlighting a different village in each post along with its history, unique facts and local stories whenever available.

If you have any photos or memories of the featured village, feel free to share them in the comments. You're also welcome to suggest which village we should explore

next.

Today's village is Ras Baalbak

Located in the Baalbek district of the Beqaa (130 km from Beirut), Ras Baalbek sits at an elevation of around 1,000 metres, on the northern edge of the Beqaa Valley and near the Anti Lebanon mountains. Surrounded by agricultural land and vineyards, the village is known for its long history and rich archaeological heritage, with Roman and Byzantine remains scattered throughout the area.

The name Ras Baalbek is linked to the village's earlier name "Cona Kora" which is associated with the meaning “city of canals" referring to the network of underground Roman water channels found beneath the settlement.

Ras Baalbek is home to the remains of ancient Roman temples, Byzantine churches and the monastery of Our Lady of Ras Baalbek. Among its notable sites is the former Roman temple later converted into the Church of Saint Barbara, while the village's underground water channels remain evidence of the sophisticated systems that once supplied its inhabitants.
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The ISF Caught Him

from @lebisf

on a side note it happened with me on another road (old airport road) around a two years ago @ around 7:30 am on my way to work, didnt stop until i reached an area with people
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Question regarding background of the public Lebanese girls on social media

It seems like the majority of them or their families at least are affiliated with political parties I’m thinking of example Zeinab kdouh being married to the son of an Amal party member, tatiana nassour having a father that is wanted and donates to Hezbollah. Are there any influencers others that are affiliated? Fun to see where they get their money from. I have read for example that hadba sabbaghs father being involved in the Syrian civil war and that’s how they got rich? There’s probably more examples and connections.
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Is it true that the President of the Lebanese Republic is now the head of state with reserved political powers since the Taif Agreement and shifted executive authority to the Prime Minister and the cabinet?

images: Second Republic's (post-Taif) presidents, in order starting from:

René Moawad

Elias Hrawi

Emile Lahoud

Michel Suleiman

Michel Aoun

Joseph Aoun
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Basic Stuff

Oil Prices decreased 2% during the last 7 days, and yet the prices here are still rising...
Cha3eb ser2to 7alel...
You have no right to demand accountability from armed criminals in your home if you refuse to hold accountable the politicians robbing the public blind
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Random village in Lebanon #10

I started this series a couple months ago when I left the country as a tribute to our beautiful country, so many of you guys joined in through the comments and dms sharing stories, photos, memories and recommendations from all over the country.

I could tell immediately that many loved it and since now I (kinda) regained control of my time, we're back! So here we go,

I'm starting this series as a tribute to Lebanon, where I'll be highlighting a different village in each post along with its history, unique facts and local stories whenever available.

If you have any photos or memories of the featured village, feel free to share them in the comments. You're also welcome to suggest which village we should explore

next.

Today's village is Baskinta

Located in the Matn district of Mount Lebanon (40km from Beirut), Baskinta sits at an elevation of around 1,250 metres, beneath the slopes of Mount Sannine and surrounded by forests, orchards and mountain landscapes. Known for its cool summers and snowy winters, the village is one of Lebanon's most scenic mountain settlements and has long attracted visitors seeking nature, hiking and traditional Lebanese village life.

The name Baskinta is believed to have Syriac origins, meaning "settlement", however, its exact meaning remains debated. The village is particularly known for its apple and cherry orchards, as well as its connection to the Lebanese writer and philosopher Mikhail Naimy, who was born in Baskinta in 1889. Naimy's strong connection to the surrounding landscape inspired much of his literary work, and the area forms part of the Baskinta Literary Trail, which passes through locations associated with him and other Lebanese writers.

Baskinta and the surrounding areas contain the ruins of monuments, cemeteries and pottery remains dating back to Phoenicia and Ancient Greece. The Greeks built several palaces there, of which enormous stones, pillars, and underground passages still exist. The temple in the place known as Qanat Bakish was originally dedicated to Bacc...
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the athlete factory supplement store

so the athlete factory has an offer that 2 nutrex creatine for 30$ I find it suspicious so if anyone purchased from them the offer or nutrex creatine just tell me if it's legitimate and not a fake product. note that the shop has 5 physical shops.
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