Ain_Ksour

Ain Ksour

Ain Ksour

Place in Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon

Ain Ksour (Arabic: عين كسور), is a village in Aley District, Lebanon.

Quick Facts عين كسور, Country ...

Municipal elections are held every four years.

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place, called 'Ain Kesur, located in El-Ghurb el-Fokany; Upper el-Ghurb.[2]

There are two churches in Ain Ksour. One is Saint Peter and Paul's church, which was built around 800 AD, destroyed during the Lebanese civil war, and rebuilt. The other is Saint Elias's church, which is newer, was destroyed during the Lebanese civil war, and is currently being rebuilt.[citation needed]

References

  1. [1]
    Ain Ksour, Localiban
  2. [2]
    Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 191

Bibliography

  • Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.
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