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    The Niha Town of Chouf In 20+ Beautiful Pictures

    By Souad LazkaniMay 27, 2020Updated:May 28, 2020
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    In Chouf, lays one of four Lebanese towns called Niha. Located 44 miles from Beirut, the old town has been inhabited since the time of the Romans.

    Calm Niha

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    There are four Lebanese towns that use the name Niha. They are located in Batroun, Tyre, Bekaa, and Chouf. The name comes from the Syriac word neeha referring to a calm or peaceful place.

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    Orchards

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    The town is famous for its olive groves and the production of grapes, apples, plums, and almonds.

    Home of a Lebanese Icon

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    The late Wadih El-Safi, a legendary Lebanese singer, songwriter, composer, and actor was a native of Niha, Chouf.

    Stone Houses

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    When visiting Niha you’ll notice that it’s an old town with traditional Lebanese houses.

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    Fun fact: the region has been inhabited since Roman times.

    Nabi Ayoub Shrine

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    Niha is believed to be the place where the biblical prophet Job lived for a while during the period of his healing miracle and is believed to be buried there.

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    Niha Fortress

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    One of the most popular attractions in Niha is the cave fortress ( also known as the Cave of Tyron).

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    Throughout its history, it was used by the Crusaders and Mamluks to control the road linking Saida and Bekaa. It is said that Emir Fakheddine took refuge in this cave.

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    It is an ancient fortress mentioned in 975 AD and is visited today as cultural heritage in the Chouf Cedars Nature reserve.

    Ancient Churches

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    In addition to the Shrine of Job and Niha’s Fortress, tourists love to visit in Niha are Saint George and Saint Joseph church.

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    Bridges from History

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    Niha has two very old bridges, El Jisr el Tahtani and Jisr Tareeq el Nahr; a sight for new generations to image the past.

    Marvelous Winters

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    During the winter, Niha Chouf becomes covered in snow, making it live up to its Syriac name as the “calm/peaceful” town.

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    Public Garden

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    The town has a quaint public garden for its residents and visitors.

    Adventures

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    Niha is part of the Shouf Cedar Biosphere Reserve which “stretches from Dahr Al-Baidar in the north to Niha Mountain in the south” according to Shouf Cedar website.

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    Many people participate in hiking events that include passing by Niha.

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    It is also one of the many places in Lebanon suitable for camping.

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