natural wonder
Qadisha Valley (Holy Valley)
A UNESCO deep gorge that sheltered persecuted Christian monastic communities for centuries, with ancient cave monasteries clinging to sheer cliff walls.
22 km · about 25 min drive
North Lebanon, Lebanon · Asia
Zghartā works well as a base: 10 minutes from Tripoli, 22km from Qadisha Valley (Holy Valley).
Zghartā is a town located in North Lebanon, Lebanon. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Zghartā sits in Lebanon. It's in the Asia/Beirut time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zghartā to your route.
Karahbache, Korah Bach, Qarah Bach, (Arabic: قره باش, romanized: Qarah Bāsh) is a village in Zgharta District, in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The population is mainly Antiochian Orthodox Christian.
The name of the village is a composite of two Turkish words Karah (Black) Bache(Head). The small valley betweenRead more
Karahbache and Zgharta used to flood before it was cultivated and the residents of Asnoun would come and watch. One of those watching had a black servant. The servant built a shelter for his master from the rain, hence the name "Karahbache", or "Black Head". The master's family name was Joukhadar. It is said they were originally three brothers from Turkey who migrated to the Golan Heights and from there two of them went to northern Lebanon while one stayed in Syria. This is borne out by the fact that Joukhadars are still living in Syria and Lebanon.
The name is spelled Joukhadar, Joukhdar or Joukhador, depending on how you pronounce it. One source claims it is also of Turkish origin with the word Dar meaning house and the word Joukh a type of cloth. 'House of cloth' could have meant they were tailors or members of the tailor's guild. Others say it is an abbreviation of the Armenian Joukhdarian which is plausible given that the Joukhdars are Eastern Orthodox Christians.
Many of the village's residents migrated to South America starting in the early twentieth century. After World War II, Australia was taking immigrants and members of the Saad family and later their cousins, the Nahlouses, Amyounis, and Ayoubs moved to Sydney, Australia, where many of them set up businesses and became prominent members of the local population.
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Zghartā is located in North Lebanon, Lebanon, Asia. The coordinates are 34.3974 latitude, 35.8949 longitude.
Zghartā has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Lebanon.
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natural wonder
A UNESCO deep gorge that sheltered persecuted Christian monastic communities for centuries, with ancient cave monasteries clinging to sheer cliff walls.
22 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A UNESCO grove of the ancient Lebanon cedars that once covered Mount Lebanon, some trees over 1,000 years old and symbols of the nation.
23 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
A meltwater cascade drops roughly 90m past three stacked natural limestone bridges into a 240m chasm near Tannourine. The bridges are the reason to come, and the falls only run in spring.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
An ancient Phoenician coastal town with a natural sea wall, medieval churches, and a vibrant nightlife scene in a charming old quarter.
27 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with Phoenician temples, a Crusader castle, and a charming ancient harbor.
38 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
Home to some of the largest and best-preserved Roman temple ruins in the world, including the colossal Temple of Jupiter with its iconic six standing columns.
52 km · about 60 min drive
castle
A Crusader fortress in Syria considered one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
54 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular system of two interconnected limestone caves with the world's longest stalactite, explored by foot and underground boat.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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