Kfar Tebnit
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Kfar Tebnit or Kfartebnit (Arabic: كفرتبنيت) is a municipality located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south southeast of Nabatieh, 37 kilometres (23 mi) southeast of Sidon in Lebanon.
Kfar Tebnit
كفرتبنيت | |
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Municipality | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | South Governorate |
| District | Tyre |
| Time zone | GMT +3 |
كفرتبنيت | |
 Shown within Lebanon | |
| Alternative name | Kfar Tebnit |
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| Location | 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south southeast of Nabatieh, 37 kilometres (23 mi) southeast of Sidon, Lebanon |
| Coordinates | 33°21′11″N 35°30′48″E |
| Grid position | 128/157 L |
| History | |
| Periods | Heavy Neolithic, Trihedral Neolithic, Neolithic |
| Cultures | Qaraoun culture |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1926 |
| Archaeologists | E. Passemard |
| Public access | Unknown |
Etymology
Kfar Tebnit takes its name from Tabnit, a Phoenician ruler in the area ca. 280 BC known as the "king of two Sidons". The sarcophagus of his son Eshmun-'azar was found to bear a long inscription aimed to prevent looting with assurances that the tomb contained no treasure.[1]
Archaeology
A Heavy Neolithic archaeological site of the Qaraoun culture was discovered here in 1926 by E. Passemard . Heavy Neolithic materials were found alongside one Trihedral Neolithic along with more regular Neolithic pieces. The tools were in sharp condition, made of fresh chert or grey-green flint and are stored in the National Museum of Beirut.[2]
History
In 1875 Victor Guérin visited, and found here 130 Metualis.[3]
The Ottoman mosque of the village was totally destroyed as a result of the Israeli attacks in October 2024 in southern Lebanon.[4][5]
Demographics
In 2014 Muslims made up 99.86% of registered voters in Kfar Tebnit. 98.02% of the voters were Shiite Muslims.[6]
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