Arabsalim

Arabsalim

Arabsalim

Village in Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon


Arabsalim (Arabic: عرب صاليم) is a populated area in Nabatiyeh District, in southern Lebanon.

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Location

Arabsalim is located 87 km from Beirut, at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level[1]

History

The town’s name, which comes from the Phoenician language, also appears in Pharaonic records as Rab Salim or “the god of peace.” Found here is a shrine to the prophet Salim, which has important archeological significance.[2]

See also


References

  1. "Qada' Al-Nabatieh - South Lebanon" (PDF). Internet Archive Way Back Machine. July 16, 2006. p. 73. Retrieved 2018-08-15.

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