Terbol (Arabic: تربل), is a village located in the Zahlé District of the Beqaa Governorate in Lebanon. The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is located in the village.

Terbol
تربل
Village
Crops harvested for ICARDA in Terbol
Crops harvested for ICARDA in Terbol
Terbol is located in Lebanon
Terbol
Terbol
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°49′08″N 35°59′06″E / 33.81889°N 35.98500°E / 33.81889; 35.98500
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBeqaa Governorate
DistrictZahlé
Elevation
3,000 ft (900 m)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)+3

History

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In 1838, Eli Smith noted Terbul as a Maronite and Catholic village in the Baalbek area.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 145

Bibliography

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  • 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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