Bait village

20 July، 2021

Bait was called “the pledge” in Syriac, or “the house of God” in Aramaic, and it is also called “the pure”.

It is a small village with a current population of approximately 800 people, while the expatriates are estimated at 500. expatriates scattered in the vast parts of the earth of North and Latin America, Europe, Africa and Australia.

Bait village is classified as a quiet village in summer and winter, extending on a plateau of green lands and wooded fields, most of them with olives. The icon of the village is the carob tree, which is estimated to be between 400-500 years old.

Bait is surrounded by several other villages, which are Al-Matras, Haba, Al-Jamsiliya, Tannourine, Qal’at Namira and Mashta Azar.

In the past, its inhabitants relied on agriculture mainly to earn their living, but recently (in the early twentieth century), many have immigrated to work in America, Argentina and Brazil, and some of them choose Europe and Australia as a destination.

What distinguishes the residents of Bait is their noble qualities, their respect for others and their good morals. The majority of them are educated as doctors, engineers, lawyers, writers, poets and teachers. Also, craftsmen mastered their craft and succeeded in it, whether inside or outside the village.

Most of the buildings in the village are newly built, only a few ancient landmarks remain, such as the church and several houses. As for historically, some of the recent monuments, such as water mills, and some caves, which are believed to have been burials dating back to the ancient era.

Currently, the village has a medical center, a school, a dentist’s clinic, several retail centers (shop), a restaurant, a small car repair workshop, and an olive press.

The people of the village are constantly developing the village and improving its appearance with their own hands and with the support of the expatriates in some of the things they need to reflect their civilization and sophistication and remain a tool to attract expatriates to return to the village, whether for summer holiday or permanent residence.

Here are some pictures from our wonderful village. We hope you like it. Many thanks to our friend Jawad Assaf and our friend Pamela Deeb for supporting us with the wonderful pictures of our Bait village.