Ballouneh
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Etymology
Template:Refimprove There are two versions regarding the origin of the word Ballouneh, either deriving from the Syriac word ballani/ballana meaning bath or pertaining to the Greek name of the god Apollo.
Notable sites
- The old Roman well (near the municipality's building)
- The house of Sheikh Abou Nader el Khazen
- The church of St. Mary (dating back to the sixteenth century)
See also
References
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