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'''Aydamun''' (also spelled as '''Aidamoun''' or '''Aaidamoun''')<ref>{{cite web|title=Aaidamoun – Chikhlar|url=http://www.localiban.org/article4676.html|publisher=Localiban|accessdate=7 July 2015|date=19 May 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Army Seizes Large Arms Cache at Depot in Akkar, Detains Syrians near Arsal|url=http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/124239|accessdate=7 July 2015|work=[[Naharnet]]|date=28 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=UN: To avoid tensions with refugees, Lebanese hosts need support|url=http://www.irinnews.org/report/97354/un-to-avoid-tensions-with-refugees-lebanese-hosts-need-support|publisher=[[IRIN]]|accessdate=7 July 2015|date=28 January 2013}}</ref> is a Lebanese village.<ref name=Oytunp9>{{cite web|author1=Oytun Orhan|title=THE FORGOTTEN TURKS: TURKMENS OF LEBANON|url=http://cdncms.todayszaman.com/todayszaman/2013/02/12/Report%20No%2011.pdf|publisher=Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies|accessdate=28 June 2015|page=9|date=February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305145731/http://cdncms.todayszaman.com/todayszaman/2013/02/12/Report%20No%2011.pdf|archive-date=2016-03-05|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref>
'''Aydamun''' (also spelled as '''Aidamoun''' or '''Aaidamoun''')<ref name=localiban>{{cite web|title=Aaidamoun – Chikhlar|url=http://www.localiban.org/article4676.html|publisher=Localiban|accessdate=7 July 2015|date=19 May 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Army Seizes Large Arms Cache at Depot in Akkar, Detains Syrians near Arsal|url=http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/124239|accessdate=7 July 2015|work=[[Naharnet]]|date=28 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=UN: To avoid tensions with refugees, Lebanese hosts need support|url=http://www.irinnews.org/report/97354/un-to-avoid-tensions-with-refugees-lebanese-hosts-need-support|publisher=[[The New Humanitarian|IRIN]]|accessdate=7 July 2015|date=28 January 2013}}</ref> is a Lebanese village.<ref name=Oytunp9>{{cite web|author1=Oytun Orhan|title=THE FORGOTTEN TURKS: TURKMENS OF LEBANON|url=http://cdncms.todayszaman.com/todayszaman/2013/02/12/Report%20No%2011.pdf|publisher=Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies|accessdate=28 June 2015|page=9|date=February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305145731/http://cdncms.todayszaman.com/todayszaman/2013/02/12/Report%20No%2011.pdf|archive-date=2016-03-05|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Location ==
== Location ==
It is located in [[Akkar District]], about 15 minutes away from [[Kouachra]], and 3 hours from the capital [[Beirut]].<ref name=Oytunp9 />
It is located in [[Akkar District]], about 30 minutes away from the governorate's capital [[Halba, Lebanon|Halba]], and 3 hours from the capital [[Beirut]].<ref name=Oytunp9 />

==History==
In 1838, [[Eli Smith]] noted ''''Aidemun'' as a "Greek Christians" and Turkmen village, located east of [[esh-Sheikh Muhammed]].<ref>Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. [https://archive.org/stream/biblicalresearch03robiuoft#page/185/mode/1up 185]</ref>


== Population ==
== Population ==
It has a population of about 3,000 people, 75% of whom are of [[Sunni]] Turkish origin. Christians comprise the remainder (80% are Greek Orthodox, and 20% are Maronite).<ref name=Oytunp9 /> Due to its Turkish ethnic links, the village has received Turkish developmental assistance and funding. However, its Turkish links are not as strong as the nearby Turkish-populated village of Kouachra.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Oytun Orhan|title=THE FORGOTTEN TURKS: TURKMENS OF LEBANON|url=http://cdncms.todayszaman.com/todayszaman/2013/02/12/Report%20No%2011.pdf|publisher=Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies|accessdate=28 June 2015|page=10|date=February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305145731/http://cdncms.todayszaman.com/todayszaman/2013/02/12/Report%20No%2011.pdf|archive-date=2016-03-05|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref> In 1966 the village had a population of about 300 people, and it was famous for producing Akkar carpets, which were home-produced by the local women.<ref>{{cite book|author1=Robert Boulanger|editor1-last=Boulanger|editor1-first=Robert|title=The Middle East: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Iran|date=1966|publisher=Hachette|page=195}}</ref>
It has a population of about 4,000 people, 66% of whom are of [[Sunni]] Turkish origin. Christians comprise the remainder (80% are Greek Orthodox, and 20% are Maronite).<ref name=Oytunp9 /> Due to its Turkish ethnic links, the village has received Turkish developmental assistance and funding. However, its Turkish links are not as strong as the nearby Turkish-populated village of [[Kouachra]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Oytun Orhan|title=THE FORGOTTEN TURKS: TURKMENS OF LEBANON|url=http://cdncms.todayszaman.com/todayszaman/2013/02/12/Report%20No%2011.pdf|publisher=Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies|accessdate=28 June 2015|page=10|date=February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305145731/http://cdncms.todayszaman.com/todayszaman/2013/02/12/Report%20No%2011.pdf|archive-date=2016-03-05|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1966 the village had a population of about 300 people, and it was famous for producing Akkar carpets, which were home-produced by the local women.<ref>{{cite book|author1=Robert Boulanger|editor1-last=Boulanger|editor1-first=Robert|title=The Middle East: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Iran|date=1966|publisher=Hachette|page=195}}</ref>

The villagers support the [[Future Movement]] political party.<ref name=Oytunp9 />


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
==Bibliography==
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*{{cite book|last1=Robinson|first1=E.|authorlink1=Edward Robinson (scholar)|last2=Smith|first2=E.|authorlink2=Eli Smith|year=1841|url=https://archive.org/details/biblicalresearch03robiuoft |title=Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838| location=Boston|publisher=[[Crocker & Brewster]]|volume=3}}
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.localiban.org/article4676.html Aaidamoun – Chikhlar], Localiban
*[http://www.localiban.org/article4676.html Aaidamoun – Chikhlar], Localiban
{{Akkar District}}
{{Akkar District}}


{{coord|34.598|36.287|type:city_region:LB|display=title}}


[[Category:Populated places in Akkar Governorate]]
[[Category:Populated places in Akkar District]]
[[Category:Sunni Muslim communities in Lebanon]]
[[Category:Sunni Muslim communities in Lebanon]]

Latest revision as of 08:46, 30 September 2024

Aydamun
عيدمون
Village
Aydamun is located in Lebanon
Aydamun
Aydamun
Location within Lebanon
Coordinates: 34°35′53″N 36°17′13″E / 34.59806°N 36.28694°E / 34.59806; 36.28694
CountryLebanon
GovernorateAkkar
DistrictAkkar
Elevation
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745 m (2,444 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code+961

Aydamun (also spelled as Aidamoun or Aaidamoun)[1][2][3] is a Lebanese village.[4]

Location

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It is located in Akkar District, about 30 minutes away from the governorate's capital Halba, and 3 hours from the capital Beirut.[4]

History

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In 1838, Eli Smith noted ''Aidemun as a "Greek Christians" and Turkmen village, located east of esh-Sheikh Muhammed.[5]

Population

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It has a population of about 4,000 people, 66% of whom are of Sunni Turkish origin. Christians comprise the remainder (80% are Greek Orthodox, and 20% are Maronite).[4] Due to its Turkish ethnic links, the village has received Turkish developmental assistance and funding. However, its Turkish links are not as strong as the nearby Turkish-populated village of Kouachra.[6] In 1966 the village had a population of about 300 people, and it was famous for producing Akkar carpets, which were home-produced by the local women.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Aaidamoun – Chikhlar". Localiban. 19 May 2008. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Army Seizes Large Arms Cache at Depot in Akkar, Detains Syrians near Arsal". Naharnet. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  3. ^ "UN: To avoid tensions with refugees, Lebanese hosts need support". IRIN. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Oytun Orhan (February 2010). "THE FORGOTTEN TURKS: TURKMENS OF LEBANON" (PDF). Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  5. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 185
  6. ^ Oytun Orhan (February 2010). "THE FORGOTTEN TURKS: TURKMENS OF LEBANON" (PDF). Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  7. ^ Robert Boulanger (1966). Boulanger, Robert (ed.). The Middle East: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Iran. Hachette. p. 195.

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