Birket Aarous
Birket Aarous is a spring in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon and has an elevation of around 2,780 metres. Birket Aarous is situated near the village Aayoun Orghoush, as well as near the locality Chîr el Hamâm.- Spring
- …lies at an elevation of around 2,780 metres (9,130 feet)
- …is also known as “Birkat ‘Arūs”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Qurnat as Sawda’.
Qurnat as Sawda’
Peak
Erwin Franzen, Public domain.
Qurnat as Sawdā is the highest point in Lebanon and the Levant, at 3,088 m above sea level. Qurnat as Sawda’ is situated 3 km west of Birket Aarous.
Birket Aarous
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Latitude
34.29111° or 34° 17′ 28″ north
Longitude
36.14556° or 36° 8′ 44″ east
Open location code
8G6R74RW+C6
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In Other Languages
“Birket Aarous” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “بركة عروس”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Aayoun Orghoush and Chîr el Hamâm.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Qornet ed Daghliyé and Qornet El Ghrab.
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