In 1881, the PEF's Survey of Western Palestine (SWP) described it: "A small village built of stone, containing about 100 Metawileh, on side of valley, surrounded by figs, olives, and arable land. Water is obtained from cisterns and the spring of 'Ain el Tozeh."[3] They further noted: "The rocks to the west of the village are cut into wine-presses, cisterns, etc.; probably an ancient place."[4]
Demographics
In 2014 Muslims made up 99.64% of registered voters in Reshknanay. 96.07% of the voters were Shiite Muslims.[5]