figures from the area. Location In addition to its ruins, there are hotels, and chalets sought by skiers. Baskinta lies ahead of Mzaar Kfardebian, and at the foot of Mount Sannine. The name Baskinta means "the abode, the residence, and the place" according to the Syriac Etymology. This traditional summer resort has views of the surrounding mountains. From Beirut head north toward Antelias, about a 12 km drive before you turn east to drive uphill towards Bikfaya, passing through Bteghrine towards Baskinta. From Baskinta it is possible to climb to the 2,628-meter summit of Mount Sannine, starting off at Nabaa Sannine, a village 7 km up the mountain. Climate Baskinta has a Hot-summer mediterranean climate (Csa). Notable people Mikhail Naimy- writer and novelist. Amin Maalouf- award-winning novelist. Georges Hobeika- Haute couture fashion designer. Bethany Kehdy- culinary expert and cookbook author. José Rafael Abinader- politician, lawyer and writer. See also Cross of All Nations Mount Sannine References External links Baskinta, Localiban Baskinta Online Baskinta Online Baskinta Lebanese Folklore (Spanish Web-page) Populated places in the Matn District Christian communities in Lebanon Christian cities in Lebanon