Sarjbal, Chouf, Lebanon

elevation ~381 m

Where is Sarjbal?

Sarjbal is in the Chouf District of Mount Lebanon, about 33 km from Beirut, about a 30-minute drive. Its closest Chouf neighbours are Kfarhim (~1.1 km), Dmit (~1.1 km) and Deir Dourit (~1.5 km).

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About Sarjbal

Serjbel is a small Lebanese village in the Chouf District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate in Lebanon.

Name & origin

Freiha lists several possibilities for the name Sarjbal as Aramaic-Syriac; the preferred view is that it comes from two elements meaning 'prince of the generation'. Ancient remains found on its land (sarcophagi, oil presses and pottery) suggest an early people, possibly Phoenician or Aramaean.

History

Sarjbal saw its people displaced during the last two decades of the twentieth century; reconciliations followed, the displaced persons’ fund paid compensation, and residents recovered their houses and land and began repairing what had been damaged.

In figures

area ~71 ha

Notable people

Notable landmarks

Getting there

~33 km from Beirut · ~30 min drive

Common questions

Where is Sarjbal located?

The town of Sarjbal is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, at around 381 m elevation.

How far is Sarjbal from Beirut?

Sarjbal is about 33 km from Beirut, roughly a 30-minute drive.

What does the name Sarjbal mean?

Freiha lists several possibilities for the name Sarjbal as Aramaic-Syriac; the preferred view is that it comes from two elements meaning 'prince of the generation'. Ancient remains found on its land (sarcophagi, oil presses and pottery) suggest an early people, possibly Phoenician or Aramaean.

Who are some notable people from Sarjbal?

Notable people connected to Sarjbal include Archbishop Aghapios, Eli Abi Saab, Nariman Eid, Houaida Al-Hashem.

What are the main landmarks in Sarjbal?

Landmarks in Sarjbal include Nabaa el-Akhout, Sarjbal antiquities.

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