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}}</ref> It is located about 40 km northwest of ] in the ] and is home to Lake Barada. Madaya often is snow-top during the winter months especially on January and February. According to the ] (CBS), Madaya had a population of 9,371 in the 2004 census.<ref name="CBS">. ] (CBS). Rif Dimashq Governorate. {{ar icon}}</ref> Its inhabitants are predominantly ]s.<ref>Smith, 1841, p. 146.</ref> Since July 2015 the town has allegedly been besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and his ally, the Lebanese militia Hezbollah <ref></ref> Video from Syrian activists in January 2016 has shown opposition militants blocking food from entering the town rather than government forces.<ref>https://twitter.com/Souria4Syrians/status/684559608946552833</ref> The United Nations has provided humanitarian aid to Madaya on several occasions prior to that year.<ref>www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=52312</ref> Local population has demonstrated in favor of the Assad Government.<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=09f_1452092018</ref> |
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}}</ref> It is located about 40 km northwest of ] in the ] and is home to Lake Barada. Madaya often is snow-top during the winter months especially on January and February. According to the ] (CBS), Madaya had a population of 9,371 in the 2004 census.<ref name="CBS">. ] (CBS). Rif Dimashq Governorate. {{ar icon}}</ref> Its inhabitants are predominantly ]s.<ref>Smith, 1841, p. 146.</ref> |
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It is famous for its pure natural ], fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy climate. Dry and cool in the summer, Madaya attracts wealthy Syrians many of which have summer mansions in the town. It also has a big market (souq) known for its European-made goods like sportswear and electronics which makes it quite an experience to visit. |
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It is famous for its pure natural ], fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy climate. Dry and cool in the summer, Madaya attracts wealthy Syrians many of which have summer mansions in the town. It also has a big market (souq) known for its European-made goods like sportswear and electronics which makes it quite an experience to visit. |
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Madaya's exact date of inhabiting is unclear, but the Roman style graves and artifacts present in the village's south-east hills are witnesses to its past. Some argue it goes back in time to the Aramaic era and is concurrent with the history of Damascus. Madaya was often a place where rebels against the mainstream governments took refuge. Armies relied on its people and rough terrain to achieve military advances. It's said that during the Islamic conquer of Syria, the army of Khalid Ibn Alwaleed relied on patrons from Madaya to guide the army en route to Ba'lbak after the fall of Homs and Damascus. And more recently, during the French mandate of Syria, rebels from Damascus and other places took refuge in the village and relied on the locals, whom in turn assumed great risks, for supplies and logistic support. Tensions against the Syrian government surfaced in the 80s and also in more recent times as well. |
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Since July 2015, the town was reported to be besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and his ally, the Lebanese militia Hezbollah.<ref></ref> |
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Since July 2015, the town was reported to be besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and his ally, the Lebanese militia Hezbollah.
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