Chapter Three: Social and Economic Transformations in Jabal Amel During the Ottoman Era
Introduction
During the Ottoman era, which lasted from 1516 to 1918, the Jabal Amel region witnessed significant developments in both social and economic aspects. The inhabitants of the region
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Chapter Two: Ottoman Rule in Jabal Amel – Administration and Conflicts
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The Beginning of Ottoman Rule: Expansion and Control (1516-1517)
The Ottomans established their control over the Levant, including Jabal Amel, after Sultan Selim I’s victory over the Mamluks in the battles of Marj Dabiq (1516) and Ridaniya (1517). The Mamluk administrative system was replaced by a more centralized Ottoman system, although the empire relied on local leaders in remote a
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Chapter One: Jabal Amel – Geography, History, and Religion (From Antiquity to the Modern Era)
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Geographical Location, Naming, and Environmental Diversity
Geographical Location
Jabal Amel, located in southern Lebanon, is a vital part of a region with a rich history that spans from ancient times to the present day. It is bordered by the Litani River to the north, the Palestinian borders to the south, the Mediterranean Sea to the west—which has provided the region with an importa
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