Tag: “Middle Eastern”

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  1. Nicolas; Qartaba, Lebanon.

    Nicolas K., 10-years old. Qartaba, Lebanon.

    Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
    Canon EFS 18-55mm.

  2. Finding Lebanon.

    Plagued by decades of war, the tiny Mediterranean country of Lebanon continues to surprise and survive, finding its own way in the turbulent Middle-Eastern region and 21st-century.

  3. Gubbio

  4. Harissa, Lebanon

    Harissa (Arabic حريصا) is an important Lebanese pilgrimage site high above Jounieh, located at 650 meters altitude from the coast and 20 km distance from Beirut the capital city; the site is accessible either by a steep winding road or a nine-minute journey by a gondola lift, known as the "Téléférique". It attracts both pilgrims and tourists who want to enjoy views of Jounieh.

    The main site is a huge 15-ton bronze (and painted white) statue of Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban/Harissa or Our Virgin of Lebanon, with her arms outstretched.

  5. Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

    One of the newest sites in the US National Parks system, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is the location of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 where Colonel Chivington and the First Colorado Calvary, Third Colorado Calvary, and First New Mexico Volunteers slaughtered 150-200 Native Americans, mostly women, children, and the elderly.

  6. Qartaba, Lebanon

    Qartaba (aka 'Kartaba'), Lebanon is a beautiful, tranquil mountain village. At 54 km distance from Beirut, Qartaba sits on the mountains above *Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world (*worth a visit for the old souq, countless fossils--20% of the world's supply is from here!, and ancient seaport).

    At an altitude of 1250m, Qartaba is recognized with having a healthy climate and beautiful scenery.

  7. Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

    Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport (formerly Beirut International Airport) (IATA: BEY) (Arabic: مطار رفيق الحريري الدولي - بيروت) is located 9 km (5.6 mi) from the city center in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon and is the only operational commercial airport in the country. It is the hub for Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines (more commonly known as MEA).

    It is the main port of entry into the country along with the Port of Beirut.

  8. Jounieh, Lebanon

    The Mediterranean Sea dips into the Lebanese countryside in the picturesque Bay of Jounieh.

    Jounieh is the capital of the Kerserwan region and is home to the prestigious Casino du Liban, as well as LBC (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation). Also, in only nine minutes, Téléphérique (a cable-car system) transports passengers from Jounieh to an altitude of 650 meters at the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa.

  9. Temple of Bacchus

  10. Beirut and Southern Lebanon

    From Baalbeck, to Tyre, to a day in the life of a refugee camp and hanging with Hezbollah.