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The culture of Lebanon and the Lebanese people emerged from Phoenicia and through various civilizations over thousands of years. It was home to the Phoenicians and was subsequently conquered and occupied by the Assyrians , the Greeks , the Romans , the Persians , the Arabs , the Crusaders , the Ottomans and the French .
Lebanese culture by ethnicity (3 C) A. Archives in Lebanon (2 C, 3 P) Arts in Lebanon (11 C, 1 P) Lebanese awards (2 C, 6 P) B. Culture in Beirut (5 C, 5 P) Lebanese ...
The Lebanese identity is rooted in a shared history and culture. Their rich cultural heritage includes food, music, literature, and art, which is also shaped by the country's location at the crossroads of the Eastern Mediterranean. This has allowed it to be a meeting point for different cultures and traditions. [74] [75] [76]
Map showing the maritime expansions of the Phoenician civilization across the Mediterranean Basin, starting from around 800 BC. Phoenicianism is a form of Lebanese nationalism that apprizes and presents ancient Phoenicia as the chief ethno-cultural foundation of the Lebanese people.
Lebanon is an eastern Mediterranean country that has the most religiously diverse society within the Middle East, recognizing 18 religious sects. [2] [3] The recognized religions are Islam (Sunni, Shia, Alawites, and Isma'ili), Druze, Christianity (the Maronite Church, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, evangelical Protestantism, the Armenian Apostolic Church, the ...
The national symbols of Lebanon are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Lebanon and of its culture. Symbol [ edit ]
Lebanese cuisine is the culinary traditions and practices originating from Lebanon. It includes an abundance of whole grains , fruits , vegetables , fresh fish and seafood . Poultry is eaten more often than red meat , and when red meat is eaten, it is usually lamb and goat meat .
Houla, (Arabic: حولا) [2] is a municipality in Southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, [3] located on the southern side of the Litani river. A resident baking bread. The village maintains its cultural traditions to the present day, and holds village festivals. Houla, historically identified with Ulay Rabta, a place from rabbinic texts.