Abey



Abey also spelled Aabey (Arabic:عبيه) is a largely Druze town located in Mount Lebanon, in the Aley District of Mount Lebanon Governorate . It is located 22 km (14 mi) from Beirut and has an altitude of 800 m (2,600 ft). It is bordered by Kfarmatta (South), Bennay (East), Damour (West), and Ain Ksour (North). It overlooks Damour and the capital, Beirut, and the sea can be seen from virtually any point in the village. The highest point in AAbey is Mteyyar, where most of the surrounding villages can be seen, along with the east ridge of Lebanon's mountains and many of the southern towns of Lebanon.