Batroumine
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Batroumine is a small Greek Orthodox village located in north Lebanon
. The village is known too for Olives, Oil, Soap, Grapes, Wine, Arak (Ouzo
), Figs and Blueberries production.
and lies at an altitude of 324 meters from sea level.
Although Batroumine is located over hills, it would only take 10 minutes to reach the seashore; where you can enjoy the beautiful beaches and Resorts like Las Salinas
which is a fine example of how good a vacation anyone can enjoy on the beautiful Mediterranean coast.
Batroumine is a Lebanese village with a long history. This history is seen through the fine examples of traditional Lebanese houses located in the village center. Observation of the preserved architecture shows that the village has roots in the Byzantine period, such roots are strongly noted in the architecture of the church in the village center.
One of the important sites in Batroumine is the "Ain Al-Zarka"; it is an ancient water spring, very famous in Batroumine and its location became a natural attraction nowadays.
Frayha said that the word "Batroumine" is Syriac and not Arabic, but the inhabitants of Batroumine claim that the name Batroumine is derived from "Bayt Roumine" in Arabic language, which means "The House of Roumine" , while "Roumine" was a Roman princess who lived in this village more than 1500 years ago. Whether the origin of the word "Batroumine" is derived from Arabic or Syriac, they both rely on the old Byzantic and Modern Arabic heritage Batroumine has.
era.
Archeological researches are ongoing to find more about Batroumine's history.
Georges Mansour
Joseph Chikhani
Ada Daher
Katrib (or Qatrib) Family
Mlayyes (or Melayes) Family
Najjar (or Najar) Family
Koborssy (or Kobersi) Family
Mansour Family
Ghanem Family
Lakkis Family
Hraiki (or Hraiky) Family
Dayri (or Dayre) Family
Fakhoury Family
Daher Family
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. The village is known too for Olives, Oil, Soap, Grapes, Wine, Arak (Ouzo
Ouzo
Ouzo is an anise-flavored aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece and Cyprus, and a symbol of Greek culture.-History:Traditionally, tsipouro is said to have been the pet project of a group of 14th century monks living in a monastery on holy Mount Athos. One version of it is flavored with anise...
), Figs and Blueberries production.
Location of Batroumine
Batroumine is a Lebanese Village Located in the northern part of the country. It's located over the El-Koura district hills south east of TripoliTripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
and lies at an altitude of 324 meters from sea level.
Although Batroumine is located over hills, it would only take 10 minutes to reach the seashore; where you can enjoy the beautiful beaches and Resorts like Las Salinas
Las Salinas
Las Salinas is a town in the Barahona province of the Dominican Republic.For the battle in present-day Peru, see battle of Las Salinas.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
which is a fine example of how good a vacation anyone can enjoy on the beautiful Mediterranean coast.
Batroumine is a Lebanese village with a long history. This history is seen through the fine examples of traditional Lebanese houses located in the village center. Observation of the preserved architecture shows that the village has roots in the Byzantine period, such roots are strongly noted in the architecture of the church in the village center.
One of the important sites in Batroumine is the "Ain Al-Zarka"; it is an ancient water spring, very famous in Batroumine and its location became a natural attraction nowadays.
History of Batroumine
The famous historian and language experts, Anis Frayha; wrote in his book "A Dictionary of the Names of Towns and Villages in Lebanon" that Batroumine could mean the House of the Nobles, or the Roman Base. Old men and women in Batroumine told many stories about the origins of this village, which emphasize the explanation Anis Frayha gave.Frayha said that the word "Batroumine" is Syriac and not Arabic, but the inhabitants of Batroumine claim that the name Batroumine is derived from "Bayt Roumine" in Arabic language, which means "The House of Roumine" , while "Roumine" was a Roman princess who lived in this village more than 1500 years ago. Whether the origin of the word "Batroumine" is derived from Arabic or Syriac, they both rely on the old Byzantic and Modern Arabic heritage Batroumine has.
Ruins found under Batroumine
Ruins of the old village were found under the modern Batroumine; around 40 stone houses connected with paved roads going back to the ByzantineByzantine
Byzantine usually refers to the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.Byzantine may also refer to:* A citizen of the Byzantine Empire, or native Greek during the Middle Ages...
era.
Archeological researches are ongoing to find more about Batroumine's history.
Public figures from Batroumine
Wissam ShekhaniGeorges Mansour
Joseph Chikhani
Ada Daher
Main families
Chikhani (or Shekhani) FamilyKatrib (or Qatrib) Family
Mlayyes (or Melayes) Family
Najjar (or Najar) Family
Koborssy (or Kobersi) Family
Mansour Family
Ghanem Family
Lakkis Family
Hraiki (or Hraiky) Family
Dayri (or Dayre) Family
Fakhoury Family
Daher Family
External links
- http://www.batroumine.com/
- http://www.batroumine.org/
- http://itouchmap.com/?c=le&UF=-801454&UN=-1160656&DG=PPL
- http://tourism.leb961.com/brochures/koura.pdf