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    El-Koura, Lebanon In 20 Pictures

    By Souad LazkaniMay 26, 2020Updated:May 26, 2021
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    The Koura District in North Lebanon stretches from the sea up to the mountains, holding a historical past and full of olive trees.

    Extensive Olive Orchards

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    El-Koura is known for its olive groves and the production of olive oil. Olive trees stretch across fields creating a sea of greenery.

    The Hamatoura Monastery

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    An impressive monastery of the Qadisha Valley, by the town of Kousba, the 13th-century Hamatoura monastery is where Saint Jacob began his ascetic life.

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    Home to many beautiful villages

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    El-Koura is composed of over 50 villages and towns. Below are listed a handful of the most popular ones:

    Amioun

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    Amioun is the capital of El-Koura, full of historical evidence that dates back to Paleolithic times.

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    Anfeh

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    Anfeh is a coastal town belonging to the Koura District. It is located between the sea towns of Chekka and Qalamoun.

    Kaftoun

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    Kaftoun is a small village near the Walnut River (Nahr El Joz). It’s so small it has around 300 residents only.

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    Deddeh

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    Deddeh is located 295 meters above sea level. It houses around 4,000 inhabitants, some who have a clear view of the Mediterranean and nearby Tripoli.

    Kousba

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    Tucked between mountains, the village of Kousba is one of the most inhabited parts of the Koura District. It is located near Amioun.

    Batroumine

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    Ten minutes from the sea, Batroumine is a village with roots from the Byzantine period. It is most known for its production of olives, oil, soap, wine, arak, grapes, figs, and blueberries.

    Bishmizzine

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    Bishmizzine is considered to have the largest uninterrupted olive grove in the world. There is also evidence in this village that dates back to pre-historic times.

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    Ejdabrine

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    Ejdabrine is located in the southernmost part of the Koura District near Batroun.

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    It is a popular hiking spot for its beautiful greenery and the Jaouz River that runs through it.

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    Barghoun

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    The small village of Barghoun holds the remains of a 12th-14th-century church dedicated to Saint Barbara.

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