Aray (عاريه) is a mountainous village in Jezzine, Lebanon.
Aray
عاريه | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Aray Location within Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°34′12″N 35°35′43″E / 33.57000°N 35.59528°E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | South Governorate |
| District | Jezzine District |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Dialing code | +961 |
Etymology edit
The name of the village, Aray, is derived from the Greek god of warfare, Ares.
Agriculture edit
Aray is a regional producer of grapes, olives, pines, and jujube.
Industry edit
Aray is a major producer of olive-oil and olive-oil soap as well as pine nuts.
Geography edit
Aray lies on a mountaintop, overlooking Jezzine and the Bkassine forest. Aray is rich in springs and streams, especially the Aray Stream, which is the principal tributary of the Awali river in South Lebanon.
External links edit
- Aaray, Localiban