Ardeh, Lebanon
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Ardeh (also known in pre-Christian times as Ardata) is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. It is an ancient and historic town that was known during the 14th century B.C. as "Ardata".
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Ardeh
أرده | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 34°24′47″N 35°54′43″E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | North Governorate |
District | Zgharta District |
Area | |
• Total | 5.76 km2 (2.22 sq mi) |
Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 4,554 |
• Density | 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Dialing code | +961 |
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The "Tallet" (hill) of Ardeh is an artificial one enfolding ruins of ancient edifices. During the 1970s the Lebanese Directorate of Archeology started archeological diggings in Ardeh and discovered important artifacts.