Kaifun

Kaifun (Arabic: كيفون), (also transliterated Kafun, Kaifounm, and Keyfoun) is a medium-sized village in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District, in the Republic of Lebanon.[1] It lies slightly south of the village of Souk El Gharb. Keifoun is around 800m above sea level with views of Beirut (26 km away) and the Mediterranean sea. Keifoun is a popular summer recreational destination for Beirut residents.

Kaifun
كيفون
Keyfoun
Kaifun
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°47′07″N 35°33′33″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateMount Lebanon Governorate
DistrictAley District
Area
  Total0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
Elevation2,600 ft (800 m)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)+3

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place, called Keifun, located in El-Ghurb el-Fokany; Upper el-Ghurb.[2]

References

  1. Keyfoun, Localiban
  2. Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 191

Bibliography

  • 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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