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Located between 900 and 2800 m above sea level ,in the district of Keserwan ,Kfardebian ,the highest village in the region ,covers a

vast surface of 40 Km2 ;this making it one of the biggest villages in Lebanon.

Its population is estimated at 12 thousand inhabitants.

It is located at as far as 44 Km from Jounieh .The village is inhabited in winter as well as in summer ,considering the activities of the

ski resorts in Fakra and Ouyoun es-Simane. In summer ,the region is turned into a resort and leisure center accessed by the

coastline inhabitants.

Renown for its agricultural produces ,and its fragrant honey ,Kfardebian is rich in water ,knowing that two essential springs supply

the village ;Neba el- Laban and Neba el- Assal .To access the village ,take Beirut-Jounieh highway ,and turn right past Nahr el – Kaleb ,in the direction of Keserwan mountains ,where Kfardebian is located.

Historical Outline

The origin of Kfardebian is Semitic ;it probably derives from Syriac and means the village of the deers.

The history of Kfardebian goes back to an ancient age till now obscure ,in the absence of all archeological and historical prospecting. The village played an important

role during modern history .It became the center of the rural country during the epoch of provincial ruling (1860-1914).Its first municipality was found in 1900 and

is considered to be a pioneer in Mount Keserwan.

The vestiges of old traditional Lebanese houses ,oil-mills ,mills and a bridge in Wadi es– Salib (the Valley of the Cross ) bear witness to the importance of the village and

its deep – rooted history.