speaking arabic doesn't make of lebanese arabs , they have their own culture which is way different arab countries a unique culture in the middle between a western culture and arabic culture . early phoenicians are lebanese now and not arabs
I believe only 16% of the population of Lebanon are Arabs or carry the genetic marker of the (Saudi Arabians/Yemenis) known as: haplogroup J1 Y-DNA.
The Lebanese (Phoenicians) share an overwhelming frequency of the Phoenicians' & Canaanites' Y-DNA -- known as "haplogroup J2 (M172).
Again, the Phoenician Y-DNA is found within the muslim and christian population of Lebanon and pleaseeee nobody hates Arabs -- it's just plain stupid to say such a thing.
Um. Ok. You're Phoneician. What now? What's the point? Deny being Arab, you still speak an Arabic dialect. Deny being Arab, the majority of the Lebanese population is Muslim. What does a Phoenician heritage do to ease sectarian tensions? Bring about true representative democracy? End economic inequality? Denying Arabness proves nothing.
I cannot believe this. I saw this film yeeaars ago at the national film theatre. What an excellent film it was. I didn't realise it, but judging by the comments below it still touches on topics relevant to today.
Yes, we are Phoenicians, at least the majority of the population of Lebanon whether they are muslims, christians, druze, alawites, or atheists -- carry Phoenician Y-DNA.
I'm sicilian and maltese, and yeah, I believe that I am a descendent of the Phoenician people, but both of my islands were conquered by more than just the Phoenicians. So to say that I'm a 'Phoenician' is not entirely true. Same goes for the Lebanese guy who posted this video. We're all descended from various Mediterranean people, and depending on which region you're from, your genetic makeup will be different from the next region.
True, but they found a majority of us do come from the Phoenicians. As well, it was only a cultural & religious shift. If you look into our languages, we'll find our Phoenician heritage. All of us are related as human beings...
nor culturally because most of it started with us, so this is why we are so unique in the world. You are right, we our a cross from East-West, no question. Modern day Lebanese do have just a very small percentage of everything. Please do not forget that Romans, Greek, Macedonians, Egyptians, Turks and Babylonians have all invaded Lebanon before and after the Arabs. Only language and religion stuck to the people, and the language Arabic derives from Aramaic which derives from Phoenician.
Yup Phoenicians together with the Greeks are one of the first civilizations known to mankind...however I'd advise you not to mistake the ancient macedonians with the modern communist-created state of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia...yet again Lebanese are the grandchildren of the Phoenicians!\/
Did you ever watch Alexander the great? I couldn't believe they portrayed him as a Greek, when we all know he was Macedonian Modern day Serbia ect. Lebanese are Phoenicians, and so are the Maltese and many others.
Guys, do not mix Nation with People. In the time of Alexander he discribed himself first.. to his father, secondly to his Town and third to his MacedonPeople (not Nation). The State of Lebanon and Macedonia is a creation like every state in the world today.Old Madeconds related there cultur to Athen,Sparta,Mileia and all the other "Greek" towns. In those days the people even did not know the term Greek or Country Greek nor Serbia or Lebanon
Well, you have it half right. But, do not mistake religion for culture. Also, Lebanon is the oldest name for a nation, it goes back to 4000 years ago. Just thought I would correct you on that. Macedonians and Greeks had a different culture & empire, although I will agree with you that they had a very similar culture, just like any other neighboring civilization with Lebanon. As well, they have a different history, it is wrong to mix them both up & this is why many oppose this Hellenistic idea.
this is really debates it the arabs exist they again? is that what you are trying to say lol Arab empire only rose long after Jesus Christ, the Phoenicians have been around for thousands of years..
Lol PhoenicianGoddess you never learn lol.
SemiticDiscovery 2 years ago
speaking arabic doesn't make of lebanese arabs , they have their own culture which is way different arab countries a unique culture in the middle between a western culture and arabic culture . early phoenicians are lebanese now and not arabs
gass2486 2 years ago
thats true
fayrouz2008 2 years ago
I believe only 16% of the population of Lebanon are Arabs or carry the genetic marker of the (Saudi Arabians/Yemenis) known as: haplogroup J1 Y-DNA.
The Lebanese (Phoenicians) share an overwhelming frequency of the Phoenicians' & Canaanites' Y-DNA -- known as "haplogroup J2 (M172).
Again, the Phoenician Y-DNA is found within the muslim and christian population of Lebanon and pleaseeee nobody hates Arabs -- it's just plain stupid to say such a thing.
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PhoenicianGoddess 2 years ago 2
The only real Arabs, ethnically and racially, are those who descend from
what is presently known as Saudi Arabia
and Yemen. Pakistanis=Indo-Aryan,
Iranians=Persian,Lebanese=Phoenecian
Iraqi's=Assyrians,Egytpians=Coptics,
everyone else in North Africa is Berber.
LochNessM0nster 2 years ago 2
Um. Ok. You're Phoneician. What now? What's the point? Deny being Arab, you still speak an Arabic dialect. Deny being Arab, the majority of the Lebanese population is Muslim. What does a Phoenician heritage do to ease sectarian tensions? Bring about true representative democracy? End economic inequality? Denying Arabness proves nothing.
Safsaf13 3 years ago 8
I cannot believe this. I saw this film yeeaars ago at the national film theatre. What an excellent film it was. I didn't realise it, but judging by the comments below it still touches on topics relevant to today.
summersunt 3 years ago
PHOENICIANS (LEBANESE) GENETIC MARKER IS:
"Haplogroup J2 (M172) Y-DNA
Yes, we are Phoenicians, at least the majority of the population of Lebanon whether they are muslims, christians, druze, alawites, or atheists -- carry Phoenician Y-DNA.
LEBANESE = PHOENICIANS, CANAANITES, HITTITES
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PhoenicianGoddess 3 years ago
The roots of Lebanese people are Phoenicians. After the Phoenicians, Lebanon encountered lots of civilization including the arabic ones.
As a result Lebanon is simply Lebanese. Calling ourselves Arabs is scientifically inaccurate...
libanlibre10452 3 years ago
Abosutely true A majority of Lebanese are Phoenician NOT arab...thank you for recognising the truthhhh
charbelee 3 years ago 2
I agree with you YaLibnan. Lebanon is not Arab just like Macedonia is not Greek!
Lebanese are closer to us (Canaanite Semites) more than Saudis or Iraqis, it just makes more sense!
DaHebrewHammer 3 years ago
Jiena Malti Fenici, li jfisser nitkellem bil-Fenici kif zviluppa f'Malta.
Il-Malti mhux gej mill-Gharbi, izda mill-Fenici. L-Gharbi, li tfacca ferm wara, imnissel mill-istess gheruq li tnissel il-Fenici.
europarl 3 years ago 2
that s tru we are lebanese and phoenicians ,not arab and will never be
coupay 3 years ago
We are not Arabs, and never will we be. We are Lebanese.
blackhole8746 4 years ago
I'm sicilian and maltese, and yeah, I believe that I am a descendent of the Phoenician people, but both of my islands were conquered by more than just the Phoenicians. So to say that I'm a 'Phoenician' is not entirely true. Same goes for the Lebanese guy who posted this video. We're all descended from various Mediterranean people, and depending on which region you're from, your genetic makeup will be different from the next region.
agrigento09 4 years ago 4
True, but they found a majority of us do come from the Phoenicians. As well, it was only a cultural & religious shift. If you look into our languages, we'll find our Phoenician heritage. All of us are related as human beings...
YaLibnanTV 4 years ago
I agree DNA proves a high # of Lebanese Muslims and Christians carry Phoenician DNA.
Amooretliban 3 years ago
Ron Paul is for the people! Ron Paul for President!
YaLibnanTV 4 years ago
where can i download this video
wasim6900 4 years ago
can anyone send me a link to download this film please?i cant find it in the stores.help meee
lebnanmabsout 4 years ago
oi! try La CD Theque in Achrafieh... ask around 'se7et sisin' for it's exact location.
Looserkid13 4 years ago
teehe a msheehoye suryoye, finiqoye, oromoye, othuroye...maythee a arab!
suryoyo83 4 years ago
ana lebnene phinikee!!
2samsouma8 4 years ago
Phoenicians and other middle easterners do share alot of common grounds: Culinary arts,Engineering,healthcare,
maritime trading etc. Modern day Lebanese fall under
the European and Arabian umbrella. I say modern day Lebs are a mix of what their Native ancestors were,and
what the Arab immagrants that flee'd Lebanon were.
Trav2007k 5 years ago
nor culturally because most of it started with us, so this is why we are so unique in the world. You are right, we our a cross from East-West, no question. Modern day Lebanese do have just a very small percentage of everything. Please do not forget that Romans, Greek, Macedonians, Egyptians, Turks and Babylonians have all invaded Lebanon before and after the Arabs. Only language and religion stuck to the people, and the language Arabic derives from Aramaic which derives from Phoenician.
YaLibnanTV 5 years ago
Yup Phoenicians together with the Greeks are one of the first civilizations known to mankind...however I'd advise you not to mistake the ancient macedonians with the modern communist-created state of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia...yet again Lebanese are the grandchildren of the Phoenicians!\/
NingunAmorParaMi 4 years ago 2
Did you ever watch Alexander the great? I couldn't believe they portrayed him as a Greek, when we all know he was Macedonian Modern day Serbia ect. Lebanese are Phoenicians, and so are the Maltese and many others.
YaLibnanTV 4 years ago
Guys, do not mix Nation with People. In the time of Alexander he discribed himself first.. to his father, secondly to his Town and third to his MacedonPeople (not Nation). The State of Lebanon and Macedonia is a creation like every state in the world today.Old Madeconds related there cultur to Athen,Sparta,Mileia and all the other "Greek" towns. In those days the people even did not know the term Greek or Country Greek nor Serbia or Lebanon
Gintoxiccc 4 years ago 2
Well, you have it half right. But, do not mistake religion for culture. Also, Lebanon is the oldest name for a nation, it goes back to 4000 years ago. Just thought I would correct you on that. Macedonians and Greeks had a different culture & empire, although I will agree with you that they had a very similar culture, just like any other neighboring civilization with Lebanon. As well, they have a different history, it is wrong to mix them both up & this is why many oppose this Hellenistic idea.
YaLibnanTV 4 years ago
c'est vraiment le débat les arabs existent ils encore?
Cheguevaralemarocain 5 years ago
this is really debates it the arabs exist they again? is that what you are trying to say lol Arab empire only rose long after Jesus Christ, the Phoenicians have been around for thousands of years..
YaLibnanTV 5 years ago
r u serious? This is form the DVD, never been cut!!!
aabdulsater 5 years ago