Hirmil (Lebanon)
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Sources of Information
- Billaux, P. Carte d'utilisation des sols de la région El Hermel-El Kâa, 1958.
- BGN, 5-31-91(Al Hirmil, ppl, 34p0s23ʹN, 36p0s23ʹE; variants: El Hermel; Hermil; Hermel; Al Harmal; Hurmal)
Wikipedia description:
Hermel (Arabic: الهرمل) is a town in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. It is the capital of Hermel District. Hermel is home to a Lebanese Red Cross First Aid Center. Hermel's inhabitants are predominantly Shia Muslims. There is an ancient pyramid known as Kamouh el Hermel (Pyramid or Needle of Hermel) located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south of the town that is a popular attraction for local tourists.
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