Atrine, Chouf, Lebanon

elevation ~864 m

Where is Atrine?

Atrine is in the Chouf District of Mount Lebanon, about 47 km from Beirut, about a 45-minute drive. Its closest Chouf neighbours are Ainbal (~1.2 km), Kahlouniyeh (~2.0 km) and Baaqline (~2.0 km).

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About Atrine

Atrine is a Chouf-area settlement in Mount Lebanon.

Name & origin

The origin of the name Atrine is Syriac, meaning 'riches and wealth'; Fariha attributed the naming perhaps to the fertility of its lands. Archaeological remains found in it include an oil press and sarcophagi, and its two caves are thought to have sheltered humans perhaps since the Stone Age.

History

Atrine is Syriac for riches and plenty; Freiha put the name down to the fertility of its land. An olive press, sarcophagi and pottery have been found there, and its two caves are thought to have sheltered people as far back as the Stone Age.

In figures

registered voters ~450 · area ~715 ha

Families

أمين، حسن، سري الدين، نعمان

Notable people

Notable landmarks

Getting there

~47 km from Beirut · ~45 min drive

Common questions

Where is Atrine located?

The town of Atrine is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, at around 864 m elevation.

How far is Atrine from Beirut?

Atrine is about 47 km from Beirut, roughly a 45-minute drive.

What does the name Atrine mean?

The origin of the name Atrine is Syriac, meaning 'riches and wealth'; Fariha attributed the naming perhaps to the fertility of its lands. Archaeological remains found in it include an oil press and sarcophagi, and its two caves are thought to have sheltered humans perhaps since the Stone Age.

Which families are from Atrine?

Families associated with Atrine include: أمين, حسن, سري الدين, نعمان.

Who are some notable people from Atrine?

Notable people connected to Atrine include Dr. Melhem Ali Hassan, Sheikh Naim Hassan, Zein al-Din Sari al-Din, Raja Hassan Sari al-Din, Dr. Issam Hussein Naaman.

What are the main landmarks in Atrine?

Landmarks in Atrine include Atrine caves, Olive press and sarcophagi.

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