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Aytat

Coordinates: 33°47′30″N 35°33′26″E / 33.79167°N 35.55722°E / 33.79167; 35.55722
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Aitat
Town
Map of Lebanon showing the location of Aitat
Map of Lebanon showing the location of Aitat
Aitat
Aitat shown within Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°47′30″N 35°33′26″E / 33.79167°N 35.55722°E / 33.79167; 35.55722
CountryLebanon
GovernorateMount Lebanon
DistrictAley
CityAley
Area
 • Total2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi)
Elevation630 m (2,070 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
ISO 3166 codeLB

Aitat, or Aytat (Arabic: عيتات), is a town located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the town of Aley within the district of the same name in the Lebanese governorate of Mount Lebanon. It was a strategic place during the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990), due to its view to Beirut.

History

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In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place, called Aithath, located in El-Ghurb el-Fokany, upper el-Ghurb.[2]

With its neighboring Christian town of Souk El-Gharb, this town remains one of the most memorable places in Lebanon for the Druze and the Christians as a reminder the fierce and deadly battles that occurred during the Lebanese Civil War. Today Aitat and Souk El-Gharb are considered to be the symbol of unity and forgiveness.[citation needed]

The Abi Saab's, Timani's and Talhouq's, are the most well known families of Aitat and the Aley district.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b Aaytat, Localiban
  2. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 191

Bibliography

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  • 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.
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