Kneisseh (Baalbek) (Arabic: الكنيسه (بعلبك)) is a local authority in the Baalbek District of the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate in Lebanon.

Kneisseh (Baalbek)
الكنيسه (بعلبك)
Village
Kneisseh (Baalbek) is located in Lebanon
Kneisseh (Baalbek)
Kneisseh (Baalbek)
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 34°06′58″N 36°09′56″E / 34.11611°N 36.16556°E / 34.11611; 36.16556
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBaalbek-Hermel Governorate
DistrictBaalbek District
Elevation
1,000 m (3,000 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)+3

History edit

In 1838, Eli Smith noted el-Kuneiyiseh's population as being predominantly Metawileh.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 144

Bibliography edit

  • Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.

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