Mlikh


Mlikh is a mountain village in the Jezzine district, located in the South Governorate in Southern Lebanon. It lies on the Al Rihan mountain chain. The village is located on a number of mountains peaks, and between the mountain peaks.

Etymology

The word Mlikh may derive from the Semitic word for "king". The root of Mlikh or king in the Semitic language is mlk. The word malik derives from the Semitic root mlk. Mlikh or mlk may also possibly be connected to Moloch since moloch derives from the same mlk root, and means "to rule". In Phoenician mlk has been linked to "king", possibly deriving from pagan Melqart.

Demographics

The natives of Mlikh are Shia and Maronite-Christians. The village houses one church, one mosque, and a Hussainiya.

Historical significance

The village is home to a number of ancient "prophets" whose tombs are located on the mountain peaks surrounding Mlikh, including Burkab, and Sujud. Shia and Christian inhabitants of the village and of the southern Lebanese region make pilgrimages to the tombs.

Notable people

is a member of the Lebanese parliament, and is from Mlikh. He is a member of the National Commission for Economy, Trade, Industry and Planning in the Lebanese Parliament, since December 2016.