Aaiyat
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
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
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
- ^ 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
- Aaiyat, Localiban