Ain Baal
عين بعال | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 33°14′0.24″N 35°16′13.08″E / 33.2334000°N 35.2703000°E | |
Grid position | 175/293 PAL |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | South Governorate |
District | Tyre District |
Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
Time zone | GMT +3 |
Ain Baal (Arabic: عين بعال) is a Lebanese village located in the Caza of Tyre in the South Governorate of Lebanon. The municipality [1] is member of Federation of Tyr (Sour) District Municipalities.
Ain Baal is known for its historic Maronite Church, which is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. The village is also surrounded by green hills and valleys. Additionally, Ain Baal has a rich cultural heritage and is home to many traditional Lebanese craftspeople who produce pottery, woodwork, and other handmade items.[2]