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{{Infobox settlement
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| name = Aydamun
| native_name = عيدمون
| native_name = عيدمون
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'''Idamoon''' (also spelled as '''Aidamoun''' or '''Aidamoune''' or '''Aydamun''')<ref>{{cite web|title=Idamoon – 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. 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==
{{refbegin}}
*{{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}}
{{refend}}

== 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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