In 1753, a group of Lebanese monks built the monastery of Mar Moussa Al-Habshi[1] over the remains of an old Roman sanctuary.

In later years, migrant families from Byblos, Chbaniyé, and Bikfaya settled in the area, where they were employed to cultivate the monastery's lands.

With government financial assistance in the 1950s, the resident farmers obtained ownership of the land and began expanding the village.

Built in 1753, Deir Mar Moussa Al-Habshi is constructed of white stones and consists of several long buildings with bricks on top, surrounded by trees.

The courtyard of Deir Mar Moussa overlooks terraces and the pine mountains of Bzebdine, as well as Mount Kneysseh.