Mghayreh

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Mghayreh (Arabic: مغيره), also spelled Mughaireh or Mughaire, is a small Lebanese municipality in the Byblos District of Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate. It lies about 82 kilometers north of Beirut, on the slopes of Joubbat El Mnaitra, at around 1,300 meters above sea level. The area covers about 2.63 square kilometers.

The population is mainly Maronite Catholics and Shia Muslims. Mghayreh is bordered by Aqoura to the south, Afqa to the west, and Qartaba to the east.

History and sights: The monastery of Saint-Jeries-el-Azzra became the seat of the Maronite Patriarchate in 939, according to historical accounts. Old ruins include the “blue convent,” a Roman temple from the 2nd century AD dedicated to Adonis and Astarte and linked to the goddess Diana. The Church of Our Lady of Yanouh dates from the Crusader period.

Agriculture: The town is known for apples, especially Golden and Starking varieties, as well as apricot, plum, peach, pear, pomegranate, and other fruits.