Walking the Streets of "Deir el Qamar's" Old Village

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Walking the Street of "Deir el Qamar" Old Village
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The village retains a remarkable picturesque appearance with typical stone houses with red tile roofs. In 1945 it was placed under monument protection. In 1943 The Lebanese president Bechara Al Khoury declared deir al kamar the summer palace for the presidents
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Deir al-Qamar (Arabic: دير القمر‎), meaning "Monastery of the Moon" is a village south-east of Beirut in south-central Lebanon. It is located five kilometres outside of Beiteddine in the Chouf District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate at 800 m of average altitude.
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The oldest written reference to Deir el Qamar (Deir elcamar or Deir elchamar) goes back to 1257 and 1260 in the deeds of Julian of Shouf and Andrew of Shouf selling their lands and villages in their lordship of Shouf to the Theutonic Order as reported in Tabulae Ordinis Theutonici, a copy of which is kept in New York Public Library. During the 16th to 18th centuries, Deir al-Qamar was the capital and the residence of the Emirate of Mount Lebanon. It is also notable for its 15th-century Fakhreddine Mosque, Fakhreddine II Palace, and the palace of the Emir Yusuf Shihab - today housing the Municipal Council. The 17th century Deir al-Qamar Synagogue is also in the village, although closed to the public. During its peak, the city was the centre of Lebanese literary tradition.
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It was the first village in Lebanon to have a municipality in 1864, and it is the birthplace of many well known personalities, such as artists, writers, and politicians. It was the winter capital of the Druze Cancimat of Lebanon (1840-1860), the summer capital being Baakleen. People from all religious backgrounds lived there and the town had a mosque, synagogue and Christian churches.
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In the year 1860, Deir al-Qamar was destroyed during the civil war between Druze and Christians during which the town was set ablaze. Napoleon III sent a French contingent to rebuild it, recalling France ancient role as protector of the Christians in the Ottoman Empire as established by a treaty in 1523.
In 1864, Deir el-Qamar elected the first municipality in the Arab provinces of the Ottoman Empire.
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A census done by the Ottomans during Qorqmaz bin-Maan's reign, Fakhr-al-Din II's father, counted 156 men in Deir al-Qamar who were all Druze. Today, 85% of Deir al-Qamar's inhabitants are Maronites and 14% are Melkites.
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Etymology: Syriac origin, "Deir Sahro", meaning "the convent of the moon" (arabized towards the 9th century)
To stroll around Deir el-Qamar in the Shouf region is to admire the pride of the monuments of the city of the emirs and contemplate the Lebanon of yesteryear from one of the most beautiful squares in the Middle East. Surrounded by historic palaces and decorated with a typical 19th century fountain, the Midane is a place steeped in history, culture and music. The small paved alleys lined with old Lebanese houses accentuate the picturesque charm of this village.
Former capital of the principality of Mount Lebanon, the village of Deir el-Qamar is a site classified as national historic monument since 1945 and nominated, with the valley and palaces of Beiteddine as well as the cedars of Barouk, for inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
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I’d be walking outside all day and night mesmerizing and taken by its divine and sublime beauty,! To the simplicity of ancient time, to the weather, fresh air...oh my Lebanon how much I miss you,! A piece of heaven on earth. God bless Lebanon and keep it strong and free. 🇱🇧 Thank you for the wonderful videos.

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Brings back memories. Best years where in 1983-1988 Nice video 🇱🇧🙏🇱🇧

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بصراحه مجهود رائع تشكر عليه ، والاجمل البيوت القديمه والحجر والطرقات التشجير، فيها شغل متعوب عليه قديماً وفيها حس و روح تحكي ، اهنيك بجد اهنيك

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[@alberttobianah282]

Hi Anthony you’re doing amazing job by showing this beautiful country. God bless you and your family

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اجمل بلد بالعالم لبنان 🇱🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️🇱🇧

[@CizarPaul]

Wow.. I can't believe it's been that many years since I've been there.. I grew up in Deir El Qamar, studied in Saint Joseph and Mar Abda schools before leaving for good. Thank you Anthony for this fascinating content.. the music in the background is amazing! Nostalgic but positively.. May God and His Saints bless and protect Lebanon🇱🇧❤

[@channa-de4zh]

I grew up in deir el kamar as well and studied in Saint jospeh scholl and went to mar Abda... happy i ve read ur comment and see how small the world is and how beautiful our town is! i grew up running around those rurals...im feeling while watching as if im hearing again the childen laughers and the sound of their footsteps running around...my mum's voice... my grandma's face...every picture of every single beautiful people i knew and shared moments with ...ma3 kil shere3 ata3 fi .. fi zekrayet...rej3ouli killon ma kil wjouh l 3alam li 3refta w aswaton w de7keton w..ma3 kil hajar .. kil tari2...kil darje..hatta l ri7a l helwe ma3 kel nasmet hawa w da2et jaras saydet talleh...holding tears! and am hand on my heart i THANKS YOU ANTHONY FOR THE VIDEO ! ....VERY NOSTALGIC

[@moranhayek3972]

سلامات من ربوع الجليل الصامِد ، فلسطين ❤️

[@JoeHsn]

A M A Z I N G God bless Lebanon

[@houdaharb4058]

Your videos are pure gold Anthony. 👌

[@mohamednagi5913]

1st comment 1st like from Egypt 😀😀😀

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ماشاءالله أحلى لبنان

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لبنان الكرامة والشعب العنيد، فينوس الشرق عنجد

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Amazing places very valuable and peaceful 💗😊

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روعه ماشاءالله ارث عظيم يمثل حضارات معمارية في لبنان الجميل

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لبنان بلد اكثر من رائع و دير القمر بلده جميله جدا. شكرا انتوني علي هذا الفيديو.

[@medo398]

منور انتوني 🤝 مكان عريق جميل. محمد.

[@wassimgemayel7867]

The houses architecture is wonderful. And the music played is really perfect! Such a great video. Many Thanks for your hard work.

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I love the old stone bldgs., old windows, arched doors, arched covered walkways, red-tiled roofs & stoned streets. It feels as if we are all there walking with you. Thanks Anthony for bringing Lebanon close to people living far away 👍🏡😍👏

[@mskoala1231]

All I can say about this place is beautiful beautiful and again beautiful. Add to it the Clean Weather of Deir al Qammar a d fresh spring water.

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احلى بلد في العالم

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I just discovered this video by coincidence. She quickly became for me number one on youtube ! Bravo sir, it's more than wonderful !

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دير القمر جنة الله في ا رضه

[@timaharb8229]

Good morning Anthony good morning lebanooon every day you give us hope to dream and see the creation of god how beautiful that's what I can see 1 watch you god bless ❤🤗♥️🇱🇧🧿☕🎂

[@fathy6036]

أنا فتحى من مصر يا أ.أنتونى كم بسعد بماتقدمه من محتوى بلادنا العربية كلها جميلة وكم هى جميله لبنان كل ڤيديو بتقدمه بيمدنى بطاقة إيجابيه تكفينى سنه ربنا يبارك فى لبنان وأهلها ويسعدك بكل من تحب مساكم نور وهنا وسرور مساكم ورد وياسمين وعسل.

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Stunning and picturesque!! Love it

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يوجد في الوطن العربي هكذا اماكن جميلة ونذهب ونصطاف في دول اجنبية لانه لايوجد تعريف بهذه الاماكن الرائعة

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يا هيك منظر يبل

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الله عليك يا انطوني على سحر وجمال الطبيعة الشوارع وزقق القديمة وبيوتها كانك عمتمشي في حواري القدس القديمة والارض المقدسة 👌👍🤗😘❤🌸🇱🇧

[@gulanahmed596]

I visited deir alamar because of this video, it was very calm and beautiful and we got invited to one the homes. I do watch this video every now and then to go back to that peaceful time, and the camera passes by the house we were invited to which makes me so happy 🤪. A very relaxing video,sound and pictures. Thanks

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this video is incredible ..amazing ..

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Wonderful amazing love it 😍👍

[@bakirrasheed9693]

واو تجننن كلاسيكية كلش احب هيج اماكن

[@monipistoni]

This shows nothing but a small part of how beautiful Deir el Qamar is! For the next time you visit it, you will have to also visit the old streets behind the "Deir el Kamar Church" you mentioned which is eventually called the "Sayedet el Talle Church" and there is history behind this naming as well! And this will still be nothing comparing to how much beauty is there as well! Great video, thanks for exposing the beauty of this amazing town that I am proud to belong to and live in!

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الله أجمل فيديو اللي قدمتوا ربي يحفظك ويسعدك ويوفقك بكل خطوة

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من اجمل المناطق التي شاهدتها وصورتها في الشوف .. واو واو واو 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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Just stunning Anthony Beautiful Village 👍👍👌👌

[@shamirandavid9451]

absolutely gorgeous!

[@popcake1386]

Well gotta say i love deir el qamar im living in this beautiful and gorgeous village Deir El Qamar

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I like this ❤

[@alithebluebird6019]

دير القمر تعانق التاريخ بهي الجولة الحلوة

[@patriciamiranda311]

Very interesting and amazing 👍😌❤️🌻 God bless you thank you so much for that video.

[@halafarah7314]

انطوني الف شكر على كل الفيدوهات يللي كل ما نشوف واحد بكون اجمل من الاول. جميل جدا" . شكرا من ❤

[@Hasabo_1969]

الله يا لبنان 🇱🇧 🇱🇧 🇱🇧 🇱🇧 🇱🇧 🇱🇧 🇱🇧 🇱🇧

[@fathy6036]

تريليون LIKE لهذا الڤيديو الجميل لو الدنيا فيها كل هذا الجمال الجنه شكلها أيه؟ 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@WalkandTravelTV]

Hi from Russia. Nice work, amazing places . keep up!

[@ngno]

Hey, thanks!

[@carloscampanatecampanate2173]

Beautiful place

[@btsarmyfan2307]

Wow I LOVE Deir Al Qamar😘😘

[@user-bq5pb6ji4r]

حلوة جداً. ليش يا ابو تحسين حرمتنا من زيارتة وزيارة قصر موسى طبعاً ابو تحسين هو الدليل السياحي

[@961_toto7]

انا عايش بي دير القمر عاصمت الامرا

[@user-mn5cd8cx2p]

الله يعطيك العافة جداً رائع ومثل ما بتقولوا , بعد أمرك بدنا نشوف البيوت من الداخل هل جمالها مثل الخارج

[@skellingtonmeteoryballoon]

Fun

[@guy4820]

حلوة يا بلدي 🇱🇧❤

[@alberttobianah282]

Don’t forget the Jewish Synaguogue in Deir il Amar

[@someonewbigdreams]

تصوير أكتر من رائع ، بس باردون عالسؤال في حدا لساتو بيعيش هونيك ؟

[@someonewbigdreams]

أحاول أصيد لهجتكم

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كانت سفرتنا للبنان عن طريق الكروب من ضمن البرنامج نزور دير القمر لكن الدليل السياحي ما أخذنا للأسف

[@amirabf6505]

Beautiful video Anthony please.what us the second soundtrack that starts at 03:50?

[@yingliu7297]

Hi all your video awesome but your music always loude than your voice please try to lower your music down so we can hear you voice better please thank you for all your work

[@besmakoko2120]

في ناس ساكنة فيها ؟ تبان مهجورة

[@KamalBoustany]

Min aya yom

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👍👍👍