Bakifa

Bakifa, (Arabic: بكّيفا), is a local authority situated in Rashaya District, Lebanon.

Bakkifa
بكّيفا
Bakifa
Village
Bakkifa
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°29′39″N 35°49′11″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBeqaa Governorate
DistrictRashaya District
Elevation
[1]
3,166 ft (965 m)

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted Bekiyifeh's population as being Druze and "Greek" Christians.[2]

See also

References
  1. Bakkifa, localiban
  2. Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 138

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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