Symkanieh

Symkanieh ( Arabic: سمقانية ) is a town located in the Chouf District of Mount Lebanon Governorate, about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southeast of Beirut. Its altitude ranges between 850 m (2,790 ft) – 950 m (3,120 ft) high. Bordering Towns: Bakaata and Baakline. Symkanieh was the seat house for Harmouche Family. It has ancient ruins for the Palace of Mahmoud Harmouche who governed Mount Lebanon before he was defeated by Emir Haidar Chehab in the Battle of Ain Dara

Semqaniyeh,
السمقانية
City
Map showing the location of Symkanieh within Lebanon
Map showing the location of Symkanieh within Lebanon
Semqaniyeh,
Location within Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°40′52″N 35°35′17″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateMount Lebanon Governorate
DistrictChouf District
Elevation
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920 m (3,020 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code+961

References
  1. Semqaniyeh, Localiban
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