Ghajar

#123 among destinations in Lebanon

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Ghajar is an Alawite-Arab village on the Hasbani River on the border between Lebanon and the Israeli-occupied portion of the Golan Heights, internationally considered to be de jure part of Syria. In 2019 it had a population of 2,659. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.95 mi²Coordinates: 33°16'22"N, 35°37'22"E

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NabatiyehLebanon

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Ghajar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beaufort, Qal'at Bustra.

6.3 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Beaufort
162 min walk • Perched atop a strategic hill in southern Lebanon, Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qala'at al-Shaqif, stands as a silent sentinel with a sweeping view of the Litani River and the surrounding countryside. This historic fortress, whose origins date back to the 12th...
2.8 miE
Archaeological site
Qal'at Bustra
73 min walk • Qal'at Bustra or Qalat Bustra is an archaeological site in Lebanon, close to the border of the Sheba Farms region of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, about 5 km ENE of Ghajar. It is situated on a peak of height 786m with a panoramic westward view.