Zibqin

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Zibqin is a town in South Lebanon, 103 kilometres (64 mi) from the capital, Beirut, 4 km from the border with Israel. It is 450 metres (1,476.4 ft) above sea level. The town contains old Roman and Greek ruins.

It contains the following families: Bzeih, Slaibi, Barakat, Moslem and Atwi (عطوي).It contains over 600 houses before Israel damage 75% of them, and has a population of 3,000. The village is 400m above sea level and has a quite intriguing geography. The village is famous for well sought after zaatar and olive oil.


Coordinates: 33°10′N 35°16′E / 33.167°N 35.267°E / 33.167; 35.267

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