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Jdeidet
Marjayoun is the prosperous chief
town of a large caza with tens of
villages.
Several roads lead to it, the
best known being the Sidon -
Nabatiye - Kfartabnit - Arnun -
Marjeyun road. The town owes its
name to a large number of water
sources and springs forming small
rivers, which made the surrounding
plain very fertile.It
has a wide variety of trees and is
famous for its beautiful landscape
and mild climate.
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The most important
source is the al Dardarah
spring to the east, near al
Khiam not
ear al Khiam not far from the
southern Lebanese border.
This is surrounded by outdoor
restaurants serving Lebanese food.
Several banks, hotels and hospitals
are found in Jdeidet Marjayoun.
In its vicinity, the tourist
can visit many archeological sites,
such as Al Shqif, Tell
Dibbin (where you can still find
ancient tombs) and Hasbaya.
Near Dibbin is the mausoleum
of Nabi Hizine.
Three kilometers north of
Marjayoun is the mausoleum of the prophet
Ezekiel, a holy shrine visited
by believers seeking the prophet’s
blessing.
Eight kilometers east of
Jdeidet Marjayoun lies the village
of Ibl al Saqi, famous for
its beautiful houses and the springs
that made the agricultural
development of the village possible.
Before the war, local
authorities opened the so-called
“Farmer’s house,” an
institution aiming at raising the
living standard of the peasants.
A cultural and social club
contributed to this project by
creating workshops
for traditional handicrafts.
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Major
Cities - Marjaayoun
