Aray (عاريه) is a mountainous village in Jezzine, Lebanon.
Aray
عاريه | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 33°34′12″N 35°35′43″E / 33.57000°N 35.59528°E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | South Governorate |
District | Jezzine District |
Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Dialing code | +961 |
Etymology
editThe name of the village, Aray, is derived from the Greek god of warfare, Ares.
Agriculture
editAray is a regional producer of grapes, olives, pines, and jujube.
Industry
editAray is a major producer of olive-oil and olive-oil soap as well as pine nuts.
Geography
editAray lies on a mountaintop, overlooking Jezzine and the Bkassine forest. Aray is rich in springs and streams, especially the Aray Stream, which is the principal tributary of the Awali river in South Lebanon.
External links
edit- Aaray, Localiban