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'''Aaichiyeh''' ({{lang-ar| عيشية }}) is a village in [[Jezzine District]] in [[Southern Lebanon]]. It is located 82 kilometers far from [[Beirut]] and on altitude of 750 meters, and is accessible by the roads of Nabatieh-Jezzine and Marjayoun-Jezzine. Its population is approximately 4000 people as of 2008. |
'''Aaichiyeh''' ({{lang-ar| عيشية }}) is a village in [[Jezzine District]] in [[Southern Lebanon]]. It is located 82 kilometers far from [[Beirut]] and on altitude of 750 meters, and is accessible by the roads of Nabatieh-Jezzine and Marjayoun-Jezzine. Its population is approximately 4000 people as of 2008. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The name "aïchiye" (''العيشية )'' goes back to the word "live", which is the symbol of comfortable living and the surrounding pine trees and nature. |
The name "aïchiye" (''العيشية )'' goes back to the word "live", which is the symbol of comfortable living and the surrounding pine trees and nature. |
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==Religious sites== |
==Religious sites== |
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There are 2 churches in Aïchiye: Mar Antonios (مار انطونيوس) Church |
There are 2 churches in Aïchiye: Mar Antonios (مار انطونيوس) Church, and the Church of the Lady (السيدة العذراء).They were built prior to the [[Lebanese Civil War|Lebanese Civil war (1975-1990]]) and were both renovated at the conclusion of the conflict. |
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==Agriculture and nature == |
==Agriculture and nature == |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Phoenician vases were found, indicating a previous [[Phoenicia |
Phoenician vases were found, indicating a previous [[Phoenicia]]n settlement. The [[Aishiyeh massacre|Aichiyeh massacre]] in 1976 inflicted by [[Palestinian insurgency in South Lebanon|Palestinian militias]] killed many men and depopulated the village for the time being, until a portion of its residents came back to settle in their homes following the conflict. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
Revision as of 12:21, 19 May 2021
Aaichiye
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Coordinates: 33°24′29.89″N 35°33′23.02″E / 33.4083028°N 35.5563944°E | |
Grid position | 133/163 L |
Country | ![]() |
Governorate | South Governorate |
District | Jezzine District |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | +3 |
Aaichiyeh (Arabic: عيشية) is a village in Jezzine District in Southern Lebanon. It is located 82 kilometers far from Beirut and on altitude of 750 meters, and is accessible by the roads of Nabatieh-Jezzine and Marjayoun-Jezzine. Its population is approximately 4000 people as of 2008.
Etymology
The name "aïchiye" (العيشية ) goes back to the word "live", which is the symbol of comfortable living and the surrounding pine trees and nature.
Religious sites
There are 2 churches in Aïchiye: Mar Antonios (مار انطونيوس) Church, and the Church of the Lady (السيدة العذراء).They were built prior to the Lebanese Civil war (1975-1990) and were both renovated at the conclusion of the conflict.
Agriculture and nature
Aichiyeh's soil is fertile, which makes its inhabitants dependent on raising livestock, bees, chickens, and growing olives and fruits such as grapes, peaches and apricots. The spring provides irrigation of cultivated lands. In the past, the villagers planted tobacco, a widespread crop at the time. Aïchiye is known for its abundance in oak and pine trees
History
Phoenician vases were found, indicating a previous Phoenician settlement. The Aichiyeh massacre in 1976 inflicted by Palestinian militias killed many men and depopulated the village for the time being, until a portion of its residents came back to settle in their homes following the conflict.
External links
- Aaychiyeh, Localiban