Haouch Er Rafqa (Arabic: حوش الرافقة) is a Lebanese local authority in the Baalbek District in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate.

Haouch Er Rafqa
حوش الرافقة
Village
Haouch Er Rafqa is located in Lebanon
Haouch Er Rafqa
Haouch Er Rafqa
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°55′25″N 36°02′42″E / 33.92361°N 36.04500°E / 33.92361; 36.04500
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBaalbek-Hermel Governorate
DistrictBaalbek District
Elevation
3,087 ft (941 m)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)+3

History

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In 1838, Eli Smith noted Haush er-Rafika as a Metawileh village in the Baalbek area.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 144

Bibliography

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  • 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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