Kfar Mechki
Kfar Mechki
كفر مشكي | |
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Village | |
  Kfar Mechki Location in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°30′53″N 35°45′58″E / 33.51472°N 35.76611°ECoordinates: 33°30′53″N 35°45′58″E / 33.51472°N 35.76611°E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
| District | Rashaya District |
Kfar Mechki (كفر مشكي, meaning leather village) is a small mountain authority in the Rashaya District of the Beqaa Governorate in Lebanon. With an altitude of over 4000 feet, this Christian village is located approximately 50 km from Beiruty, and lies on the East Mountain Chain of Lebanon. It is known for its unique oak trees and filled with caves, rock shelters, and ancient temples Nabi Safa.
It has a population of approximately 500 residents, most of whom cultivate their land, which is well known for its grapes and olives.
History[]
In 1838, during the Ottoman era, Eli Smith noted the population of Kfar Mechki as being Druze and "Greek" Christians.[1]
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, most of its inhabitants migrated to Ottawa, Canada, including 16 members who were on board the Titanic, of whom only 2 survived.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
References[]
- ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 138
- ^ "Territorial administration of Lebanon - Localiban".
- ^ "Village Kfarmishki Kfarmeshki leather village, Roman sarcophagi, sanctuaries on Mount Hermon".
- ^ "Lebanese wait in vain for 'Titanic' payout". 1995-01-27.
- ^ "Hiking to KFAR MECHKI with Promax « Lebtivity".
- ^ "Bekaa village remembers Lebanese Titanic victims | News, Lebanon News | THE DAILY STAR".
- ^ "The untold story of Arabs".
Bibliography[]
External links[]
- Kfar Michki, localiban
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