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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/04/04 20:31 UTC 版)
Khazen (also "El Khazen" in some cases Al Khazen or De Khazen, Arabic: الخازن) is the name of a prominent Noble Levantine family based in Keserwan District, Lebanon, Damascus, Syria, Nablus, Palestine as well as other distrits around the Levant. The Khazen family have traced their lineage through DNA testing to Jericho, Palestine also known as Tell el-Sultan 8500 B.C.. Several members have played leading roles in politics for many generations. French King Louis XIV elevated the family to French Nobility of order "Duc" and in many ancient Letters sent to each others referred to them as the Prince of the Maronites. Most of the Lebanese Khazen branch are Maronites, while the Syrian and Palestinian Khazen branch are mostly Muslim. There is also a Saudi Khazen branch.