Nabi Ayla

Nabi Ayla (Arabic: نبي ايلا), is a village located in the Zahlé District of the Beqaa Governorate in Lebanon.

Nabi Ayla
نبي ايلا
Village
Nabi Ayla
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°52′03″N 35°57′29″E
CountryLebanon
GovernorateBeqaa Governorate
DistrictZahlé
Elevation
3,440 ft (1,050 m)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)+3

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted 'en Neby Elia as a Metawileh village in the Baalbek area.[1]

References

  1. Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 144

Bibliography

  • Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.


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