The first Arabic printing press in Lebanon

Location: St. John monastry- El Khinchara
Year of foundation: 1734
Founder: Al-Shamas Abdullah Zakher

First printed book: Mizan el Zaman

The first press made by Al Zakher

The founder El Zakher





Choueir 1898

(Special thanks to Mr.Riad khuneisser for the photos)