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When we hear conversations like this, we realise the extent of the constant struggle, and damage that the "other" Lebanon(s) did to us. No way, no way the real Lebanon will survive, unless we get a Free zone (منطقة حرة) that really represents who we are to the world
This was a temple for Ashtarout (Astarte). Before becoming a church in the Christian era, back in the Phoenician era, these sacred grottos were ancient fertility shrines, associated with the Goddess of fertility and motherhood. Pregnant and nursing mothers would visit the caves to lick the water dripping from the limestone columns. It was a custom and a strong belief that the mineral-rich water carried divine blessings for strength and healthy milk production for their children.
أقدم كنيسة مارونية بلبنان
ܠܒܢܢ ܡܪܘܢܝ̈
ܫܒܬܐ ܒܪܝܟܬܐ
#امة_مارون
#Maronite_Nation
#MountLebanon
#TuroDLevnon
We all love and respect the Lebanese Army. Unfortunately, the LA of current Lebanon has instructions from the Leb gov to collaborate and work alongside Hezbollah (the army loyal to Iran in Lebanon).
In the case of Ali Taher siege, the LA asked permission from Hezbollah to enter and take hold of the facility, Iran refused, it was better for them to let the Israelis ("enemies") blow the place up. And that's what happened. The LA didn't act like there was a terrorist organisation there that needed to be defeated.
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Iran has been one of the main forces that ate at Lebanon since 40 years. 20 years ago, they gained considerable power through Hezbollah, absorbing Lebanon under their orbit (so-called "Axis of resistance").
Some of the direct consequences of this for Lebanon have been economic struggle, Beirut port explosion, corruption, failure of the justice system and institutions, exodus of Talent and transforming Lebanon into a battlefield for their wars through Hezbollah.
And some of the Maronite leadership enabled this, just like they enabled before the Taif agreement and the Syrian Baath occupation.
قائد الجيش: "رسالة الجيش هي الرسالة الوطنية، ولا سياسة له إلا السياسة الوطنية ومن لا يتلاقى مع هذه الرسالة فهو في المقلب الآخر".
#الجيش_اللبناني #LebaneseArmy
When the beautiful work "habibé" (beloved) becomes associated with political influence and an "ikhwangé"
يا حبيبي
حبيبي باك
بعد فوزه بمقعد بمجلس الشيوخ عن ميشيغان، أعلن عبد السيد، تأسيس لجنة عمل باسم «حبيبي PAC» لجمع التبرعات ودعم المرشحين وتعزيز نفوذه داخل الحزب الديمقراطي. كلمة عربية باتت عنواناً لأداة نفوذ سياسي في قلب واشنطن!
aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/7…
مين هالفرخ؟ يلي ناسي انو جماعتو، يلي هني عملاء ايران، ومن كم سنة مضيو كريش مع اسرائيل وهوكشتين، هني لي خاضو هل الحربين مع اسرائيل، وجابو الإحتلال للبنان ودمرو قرى الجنوب و هجرو شعبن
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A STAR OF DAVID IN JBEIL/BYBLOS?
What is it doing there? And how much of Lebanon's history have we misunderstood, overlooked, or simply stopped questioning?
Some years ago, while exploring Jbeil/Byblos (Geb'El), I noticed a six-pointed star (Hexagram)carved or displayed on the northern tower of the Crusader wall, right by the entrance to the famous old souk.
What is it doing there? What can its presence tell us about the layers of history, symbolism and cultural encounters that shaped our Lebanese heritage?
This is exactly why Discover Phoenicia exists:
To go beyond the familiar historical narratives, document overlooked sites, investigate unusual details and make Lebanon's heritage accessible to everyone.
At Discover Phoenicia, we investigate the details others walk past — through field expeditions, archaeology, research and documentary storytelling.
By becoming a Patreon supporter, you help me:
-Document forgotten and overlooked historical sites.
-Produce exclusive field videos and research-based content.
-Explore Lebanon's archaeological and cultural heritage.
-Invest in better filming equipment and more ambitious expeditions.
Your contribution helps keep OUR independent heritage exploration alive.
ENTER THE PHOENICIAN ARCHIVE.
Exclusive discoveries, field notes, documentaries and Lebanon's forgotten heritage.
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#DiscoverPhoenicia #jbeil #Lebanon #PhoenicianHeritage #Archaeology
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“The first step in liquidating a people is to erase its memory. Destroy its books, its culture, its history. Then have somebody write new books, manufacture a new culture, invent a new history. Before long the nation will begin to forget what it is and what it was.“ Milan Kundera.
📸 Radio Mount Lebanon - Georges Elias Hayek
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📍 Hyde Park, Sydney
Hyde Park, on the eastern edge of Sydney's CBD, is the oldest public parkland in Australia. Governor Lachlan Macquarie dedicated it in 1810, and it went on to host the colony's first official horse race meeting, early cricket matches and military drills…
🇱🇧مشروع المنطقة الحرة.
مسيحية ودروز والشيعى والسنى االأحرار
Every Maronite and Druze with a clear head knows only Mount Lebanon will save them in their homeland. We started this project a couple of years ago, and now we hear people talking about it, even people we don’t know. That’s the power of speaking the truth. #MountLebanon Share this. Let the world hear a real voice for a real cause.
When some politicians in Lebanon pretend they are progressive, and want to cancel "sectarianism" in favour of "secularism"
Check the comments under this post. They call you a traitor for not following the ideology they impose on you, then they call you "sectarian", then they get upset when you ask for federalism or separation.
Federalism can be a way to allow each group in Lebanon to live according to their culture and what they believe in, and guarantees safety and a decent life for the people
#شارل_جبور يمثّل كل لبناني سيادي متصالح مع حالو ومع قناعاتو. قالها بوضوح: بعد السلام أريد أن أكون سفير #لبنان في #تل_أبيب . قلال اللي متل شارل صادقين ونضاف. أفتخر بصداقتك
The hypocrisy of the Lebanese government knows no boundaries. In a time where they let terrorists carry explosives and arms around and launch random wars, they go after a hero who is a leading figure in the resistance of the Christian border villages.
Full support with Father Najib Al Amil #Lebanon #Rmeich
كل عمرها الدولة بتستقوي عالضعيف، بس هالمرة حساباتكن كانت غلط. الأبونا #نجيب_العميل مش ضعيف، في بضهره 20 ألف #مسيحي من قرى الشريط الحدودي
هيك بتكافئوا شخص كان إله دور أساسي بطمأنة أهالي هالقرى وتشجيعهم على الصمود بأرضهم؟
لولا الأبونا نجيب ومواقفه، يمكن كنتوا اليوم خسرتوا هالقرى
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وقفة تضامنية مع الاب نجيب العميل بعد استدعائه للتحقيق على خلفية بناء غرفة من احد أبناء البلدة ومنع هدمها
🇱🇧 Some keypoints discussed by Dr Amin Iskandar @Amineiskandar2 in this interview with @georgeshayek712:
- In democratic Lebanon where different cultures live (sects), each sect needs to dominate the central government to impose its identity and how they see Lebanon on the others.
- The Taef accord requires all different parties to agree, otherwise nothing gets done. This has caused Lebanon to be in a permanent state of paralysis, because the different "Lebanon(s)" don't wants the same thing.
- Taef was made this way to allow the Syrian regime to rule. This was then passed on to Hezbollah.
- Possible solutions and what the Christians need to do so they don't exit from history.
Radio Mount Lebanon
د. أمين اسكندر: سيندلع صراع سنّي-شيعي بعد الحرب الإسرائيلية على محور الم... youtu.be/31AssllbgJA?si=hwR_… via @YouTube
