Amiouns
Amiouns refers to the residents of Amioun, a town in the Koura District of the North Governorate in Lebanon, and by extension to the region surrounding the town. The name appears in local discourse as a way to identify community, culture, and shared history tied to the area.
Amioun lies in the coastal highlands a short distance inland from the Mediterranean. The landscape features
Settlement in the Amioun area traces back to antiquity and continues through the Ottoman period and into
Residents primarily speak Arabic, with regional North Lebanese varieties shaping daily speech. The community includes people
In contemporary times, Amioun has experienced urban growth alongside efforts to maintain agricultural practices and historic