OUR Valley
The Valley
The term “Blessed Valley” is reminiscent of “Jabal el Mbarke,” or the “Blessed Mountain” which overlooks the Bisri valley in the Shouf-Jezzine region of Lebanon. The Bisri Valley recently made headlines in Lebanon for being the site where the billion-dollar controversial Bisri Dam project were to take place. Thanks to popular opposition and protests, the project has currently been halted. The Valley is home to hundreds of forgotten sites and many more that have not yet been excavated. All sites are scattered around the Awali River which is of religious significance; known for its miraculous healing properties. The valley is also home to some of Lebanon’s most impoverished indigenous people who have suffered forced displacements, wars, and natural hazards throughout the years. After decades of neglect from local and national authorities, the Blessed Valley initiative seeks to safeguard and promote this breathtaking Valley and its people.
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