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Lebanon

Darbechtar

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

Darbechtar ( known also as Darb Ishtar, Arabic: داربعشتار) is a village located on the South-Eastern periphery of the Koura District in the North Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon. Darbechtar borders the villages of Amyoun, Bziza, Majdel, Kaftoun, and Dar-shmizzine. The Village is particularly famous for the Chalouhi, Bou Ghosn, Zoughbi, and other families. The Lebanese hailing from Darbechtar number 10,000 worldwide. 85% of them live outside Lebanon, mainly in France, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Canada, the United States. The population of Darbechtar is Maronite Christian.

Gallery

Explore photographs of ancient structures, artifacts, and archaeological excavations at Darbechtar

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Details

Country
Lebanon
Source
Wikipedia