Jouret Mhazzab

Jouret Mhazzab is a ridge in , and has an elevation of 1,719 metres. Jouret Mhazzab is situated nearby to the area , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fortress of Niha.

Castle
The is an ancient fortress in , first mentioned in historical records in 975 AD. It is located in the municipality of Niha Chouf in , and is today visited as cultural heritage in the . is situated 4 km northwest of Jouret Mhazzab.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aitanite and Machghara.

Village
Aitanite/ Aitaneet is a village in , in the West region. Aitanit is located in the southern region of Lebanon, particularly the . is situated 2½ km east of Jouret Mhazzab.

Village
, also spelled Mashghara, is a town in the of , situated in the and south of the . is situated 3 km south of Jouret Mhazzab.

Photo: Vonwerden, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a municipality in , located 22 km from and 40 km south of . It is the capital of . Surrounded by mountain peaks, pine forests, and at an average altitude of 950 m, it is the main summer resort and tourist destination of South Lebanon.

Jouret Mhazzab

Latitude
33.55833° or 33° 33′ 30″ north
Longitude
35.64306° or 35° 38′ 35″ east
Elevation
1,719 metres (5,640 feet)
Open location code
8G5QHJ5V+86
Geo­Names ID
270230
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Jouret Mhazzab” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “جورة مهذب”

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