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Anjar (meaning "unresolved or running river"; [citation needed] Arabic: عنجر / ALA-LC: ‘Anjar; also known as Hawsh Mousa ( Arabic: حوش موسى / Ḥawsh Mūsá ), is a town of Lebanon, near the Syrian border, located in the Bekaa Valley. [1] The population is 2,400, [2] consisting almost entirely of Armenians.
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- Zahle District
Sep 10, 2023 · September 10, 2023. Anjar is famous for its strong Armenian ties and its stunning Umayyad ruins that are unique in Lebanon. Set among magnificent mountains, it is a perfect example of an exciting retreat boasting a rich history. Getting There. Take the Beirut-Damascus Highway towards Zahle, and follow the signs towards Anjar. What to Do.
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Sep 11, 2020 · 10 Things to Do in Anjar. Anjar, meaning unresolved or running river in Armenian, is also known as Haoush Mousa in the area. The town’s history is comparable to an unrelenting roller coaster of events, ultimately culminating in the unexpected yet simply impressive Anjar of today. 1. Meet the locals.
Jan 2, 2015 · January 2, 2015. in Columns. 0. BY VAHRAM L. SHEMMASSIAN. This year marks the 75th anniversary of Anjar, home to Musa Dagh Armenians situated in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley at an altitude of 950...
Apr 24, 2015 · Anjar is a quiet, orderly community of neatly laid-out streets, many lined with palm and pine trees. Home to 3,000 people, almost all ethnic Armenians and Christians, the town hosts three...
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Apr 23, 2015 · A gardener tends to the plants at the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Anjar, Lebanon, on April 17. Ethnic Armenians worldwide will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide...
Sep 17, 2020 · Anjar: Lebanon’s Unexpected Art Hub. September 17, 2020. Anjar has long been known as a place of refuge for Armenians whose ancestors fought heroically against the Turks in a 40-day battle on the mountain of Musa Dagh in 1915. Today, the town is steeped in history and has become an unlikely art hub.
