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Cities
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North Lebanon:
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Tannourine |
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| Tannourine |
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| Tannourine lies in a splendidly
beautiful area near the mountain of the same name. The area is rocky
and mountainous with sharp slopes and a deep valley (Ain El Raha).
The village also shares its name
with a cedar forest of some 60,000 trees. The most abundant and
sacred trees are the Cedars and this area is distinctive as native
land for Cedrus Libani. These cedars can be seen
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along the road that
goes north to Hadath al-Jebbe, which, although in poor condition,
winds its way through wild and isolated scenery up to the Qadisha
gorge.
Other companion trees like
Cupressus, Pinus, Abies, Populus and other constitute a very rich
ecosystem in plantr species. The fauna described as being present
in this type of unique ecosystem renage from the various types of
birds (eagles, owls, robins, etc...) to wild animals (hyenas, boars,
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The Village of Balaa
in the Tannourine area is known for its large sink hole. A 300 meter
walk brings you to a dizzying open cavern some 250 meters deep.
Three natural bridges - the middle one is the most spectacular -
complete the scene.
And if you visit in spring
you'll also discover an impressive waterfall some 90 meters high.
Besides the sink hole, which will occupy a good deal of time, the
surrounding hills invite exploration.
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