Makseh

Makseh (Arabic: مكسة), is a village located in the Zahlé District of the Beqaa Governorate in Lebanon.

Makseh
مكسة
Village
Makseh
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°48′30″N 35°50′00″E
Country Lebanon
GovernorateBeqaa Governorate
DistrictZahlé
Elevation
3,080 ft (940 m)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)+3

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted Mekseh's population being Sunni Muslim and Maronite.[1]

References
  1. Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 141

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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