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It has a population of about 3,000 people, 75% of whom are of [[Sunni]] Turkish origin. Christian Arabs 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}}</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 3,000 people, 75% of whom are of [[Sunni]] Turkish origin. Christian Arabs 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}}</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> |
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The villagers support the [[Future Movement]] political party.<ref |
The villagers support the [[Future Movement]] political party.<ref name=Oytunp9/> |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 20:21, 5 November 2016
Aydamun (also spelled as Aidamoun or Aaidamoun)[1][2][3] is a Lebanese village.[4]
Location
It is located in Akkar District, about 15 minutes away from Kouachra.[4]
Population
It has a population of about 3,000 people, 75% of whom are of Sunni Turkish origin. Christian Arabs 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.[5] 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.[6]
The villagers support the Future Movement political party.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Aaidamoun - Chikhlar". Localiban. 19 May 2008. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ "Army Seizes Large Arms Cache at Depot in Akkar, Detains Syrians near Arsal". Naharnet. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ "UN: To avoid tensions with refugees, Lebanese hosts need support". IRIN. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ a b c d Oytun Orhan (February 2010). "THE FORGOTTEN TURKS: TURKMENS OF LEBANON" (PDF). Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies. p. 9. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ Oytun Orhan (February 2010). "THE FORGOTTEN TURKS: TURKMENS OF LEBANON" (PDF). Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies. p. 10. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ Robert Boulanger (1966). Boulanger, Robert (ed.). The Middle East: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Iran. Hachette. p. 195.
External links
- Aaidamoun - Chikhlar, Localiban
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