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Delve into Sakhra in Lebanon
Sakhra in the region of Liban-Nord is located in Lebanon - some 41 mi or ( 66 km ) North-East of Beirut , the country's capital .
Local time in Sakhra is now 06:40 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Beirut " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Homs, Damascus, Amman, and Zgharta. While being here, you might want to check out Nicosia . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sakhra ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Ehden Winter - Seasons - Grace Slick - Lyrics
Winter in Ehden Seasons by Grace Slick with lyrics Ehden nature North Lebanbon ..
St Anthony's monastery of Qozhaya in Lebanon
www.heatheronhertravels.com Staying at St Anthony's monastery of Qozhaya in the Quadisha Valley in Lebanon, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can find more details on my travel blog link abov ..
Lebanon Car Trip - Crussin' in Ehden to a live performance of Terrapin Station
Set to the Grateful Dead's live performance of "Terrapin Station" [Live At Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA, December 29, 1977] we drive around the town of Ehden, Lebanon. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Zgharta
Zgharta, or Zghorta is a large town in North Lebanon, with an estimated population of around 70,000. Zgharta is about 150 metres above sea level and lies between the rivers of Jouit and Rashein. It is 23 kilometres from Ehden, 7 kilometres from the coastal city of Tripoli, 91 kilometres from the capital of Lebanon, Beirut, and 82 kilometres from the nearest Syrian city, Tartous. Its history and people are closely associated with the village of Ehden.
Located at 34.40 35.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Aslout
Aslout is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon.
Located at 34.33 35.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Ardeh
Ardeh is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. Ardeh (also known pre Christian as Ardata). It is an ancient and historic town that was known during the 14th century B.C. as "Ardata". The "Tal" (hill) of Ardeh is an artificial one enfolding ruins of ancient edifices. During the 1970s the Lebanese Directorate of Archeology started archeological diggings in Ardeh and discovered important artifacts.
Located at 34.41 35.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Bkeftine
Bkeftine is a Greek Orthodox with some Maronites village in Koura District of Lebanon. It is 180 metres above sea level, and has an area of 0.99 square miles. In 2004 there were 941 residents, of whom 602 were registered voters but just 380 actually voted in the municipal elections.
Located at 34.38 35.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Ehden massacre
The Ehden massacre took place on 13 June 1978, part of the 1975–1990 Lebanese Civil War. It was an inter-Christian attack that occurred between the Maronite clans. A Phalangist squad attacked the mansion of the Frangieh family in an attempt to capture Ehden, killing nearly 40 people including Tony Frangieh, his spouse and his three year old daughter, Jihane. After the massacre, the power of Frangiehs is reported to have declined.
Located at 34.31 35.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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