Aitanite
عيتنيت | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N 35°40′08″E / 33.56278°N 35.66889°E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
District | Western Beqaa |
Elevation | 3,440 ft (1,050 m) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | +3 |
Aitanite/ Aitaneet (عيتنيت) is a village in Lebanon, in the West Beqaa region. Aitanit is located in the southern region of Lebanon, particularly the Beqaa Valley. Aitanit is also located about 1070 meters above sea level and is currently on the edge of a mountain. Below the mountain and the village is Lake Quaroun (Litani river). In addition, the villages overlooks the village Qaraoun, which is just across the lake. The whole region around the village are farmlands and pastures filled with grape, olive trees, and many other fruit plants.