Aaiyat
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Aaiyat
عين زهر النبات، عيات
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  Aaiyat | |
| Coordinates: 34°32′08″N 36°11′53″E / 34.53556°N 36.19806°E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Akkar |
| District | Akkar |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.78 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Population (2009)[2] | |
• Total | 2,133 eligible voters |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Dialing code | +961 |
Aaiyat (Arabic: عين زهر النبات، عيات) is a town in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. It is located on the side of Helena Mountain in Chakqouf and between Beino Village and Al - Burj Village. The population is mostly Sunni Muslim.[2]
Name
[edit]The name (the eye of plant flower عين زهر النبات ) is the definition of Spartium junceum, which has yellow flowers. It was used in the town for engagement celebrations for its beautiful smell.
History
[edit]In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place as "Ayat", located east of esh-Sheikh Mohammed. The inhabitants were Sunni Muslim.[3]
It was the governance center of Mera'abi family princess in Akkar.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Aaiyat, Localiban
- ^ a b "Municipal and ikhtiyariah elections in Northern Lebanon" (PDF). The Monthly. March 2010. pp. 17, 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster. p. 185.
External links
[edit]- Aaiyat, Localiban
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