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Scientific Permanent Museum for Animals, Birds and Butterflies – Guide to Qobayat’s Unique Natural History Collection The Scientific Permanent Museum for Animals, Birds and Butterflies (Musée Scientifique Permanent: Animaux, Oiseaux et Papillons) is a distinctive natural history museum located inside…

Akkar el Atiqa (Old Akkar) – Guide to the Historic Village and Fortress in Northern Lebanon Akkar el Atiqa (also spelled Akkar al-Atika, Aakkar El Aatiqa or عكار العتيقة), meaning “Old Akkar,” is a large historic mountain village and municipality…

Helseban Valley (Qobayat) – Guide to the Green Saint Valley of Akkar Helseban Valley (also spelled Helsban, Hesban or Helesban), often called Helsban Saint Valley, is a lush, spring-rich valley near the town of Al-Qoubaiyat (Qobayat, Kobayat or Qoubaiyat) in…

Bqerzala Waterfalls, Akkar – Guide to a Hidden Natural Gem in Northern Lebanon Bqerzala Waterfalls (also spelled Bkarzla, Bakarzala, Boukarzala or Bqerzla) is one of the lesser-known yet captivating natural attractions in the Akkar Governorate of northern Lebanon. Located in…

Akkar el Atiqa (Old Akkar) – Guide to the Historic Village and Fortress Akkar el Atiqa (also spelled Akkar al-Atika, Aakkar El Aatiqa or عكار العتيقة), meaning “Old Akkar,” is a large historic village and municipality in the Akkar Governorate…

Ouyoun el Samak, Akkar – Guide to the Lakes, Waterfall and Nature Spot Ouyoun el Samak (also spelled Oyoun el Samak, 3youn el Samak or Ayoun el Samak), meaning “Springs of the Fish” or “Fish Eyes,” is a scenic natural…

Wadi Jhanam (Valley of Hell) – Hiking Guide to One of Lebanon’s Most Dramatic Valleys Despite its intimidating name, Wadi Jhanam (also spelled Wadi Jhannam or Ouadi Jhannam), known as the Valley of Hell, is one of northern Lebanon’s most…

Forest of Iron Oak, Akkar (غابة العذر) – Complete Guide to Lebanon’s Unique Oak Forest Hidden in the highlands of Akkar in northern Lebanon, the Forest of Iron Oak (known in Arabic as غابة العذر or Ghabet el-Ezer / Al-Ezer…

Qammouaa Plain Hiking Guide: Explore Akkar’s High Plateau and Ancient Forests High in the mountains of northern Lebanon, the Qammouaa Plain (also spelled Qammoua, Qammouaa or Sahlet el Qammoua) offers one of the country’s most spectacular and least crowded natural…

Visit the Tombs of Menjez, Akkar – Complete Guide to Lebanon’s Largest Megalithic Necropolis Hidden in the northern hills of Lebanon, just a short distance from the Syrian border, the Tombs of Menjez in Akkar form one of the most…