Ain Akrine

Ain Akrine, Ain Aakrine, (Arabic: عين عكرين‎‎) is a Maronite village in Koura District of Lebanon.^[1] It was established in the early 19th century.

History

In the Ottoman time, a group of Christianity was living this village known by Nawous town, where its people were immigrated because of oppression. Whereas, the history of Ain Akrine village was known before the 19th century. This area was owned by the Shi'ite senator El Al Hajj Youssef from Banihran village, then was settled inside a group of the family El Khoury Ibrahim coming from Kfershakhna cause of an argument happened between brothers.^[2]

References

1. ↑ "Municipal and ikhtiyariah elections in Northern Lebanon" (PDF). The Monthly. March 2010. p. 23. Retrieved 29 October 2016. 
2. ↑ Ain Akrine Website - History

External links

• Ain Aakrine, Localiban

Koura District, North Governorate
Capital: Amioun
Towns and villages	Aaba Afsdik Ain Akrine Ali-al-Mouran Amioun Anfeh Badebhoun Barghoun Barsa Bdebba Batroumine Bishmizzine Bhabouch Bishriyata Bkomra Bneyel Bohssas Btourram Btouratige Bkeftine Bnehran Bsarma Btaaboura Bziza Charlita Chira Dahr-al-Ain Darbechtar Darchmezzine Deddeh Fih Ijdebrine Kaftoun Kifraya Kelbata Kelhat Kfaraakka Kfarhata Kfarhazir Kaferkahel Kfarsaroun Kousba Maziriit Toula Mitrit Mijdel Nakhleh Rachedbine Ras Maska Wata Fares Zakroun Zakzouk
Notable landmarks	Balamand Monastery

Coordinates: 34°17′08″N 35°50′48″E / 34.2856°N 35.8467°E / 34.2856; 35.8467