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Taraya

Coordinates: 33°59′0″N 36°1′25″E / 33.98333°N 36.02361°E / 33.98333; 36.02361
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Taraya
طاريا
Village
Nickname: 
home of Hamie family
Taraya is located in Lebanon
Taraya
Taraya
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°59′0″N 36°1′25″E / 33.98333°N 36.02361°E / 33.98333; 36.02361
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBaalbek-Hermel Governorate
DistrictBaalbek District
Area
 • Total3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Elevation1,180 m (3,870 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)+3

Taraya (Arabic: طاريا) is a village in the Baalbek District of the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate in Lebanon.[1] It has an area of 52 km2 (20 sq mi) and is at an elevation of 1,180 m (3,870 ft).[1]

History

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In 1838, Eli Smith noted Taraya's population as being predominantly Metawileh.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Taraya". Localiban. Localiban. 2007-12-07. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  2. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 144

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