Hamat

Hamat

Hamat

City in North Governorate

For the ancient city alternatively translated 'Hama,' 'Hamat,' and 'Hamath', see Hama.
For other uses, see Hama (disambiguation).

Hamat is a village in Lebanon. It is located 287 meters atop the historic cape of Theoprosopon. It is home to the historic shrine and monastery of Our Lady of Nourieh. The village is also home to Saint Elias Church, which overlooks the Jawz River, or the River of Walnuts and the ancient Phoenician coastal town of Batroun. The locals are Orthodox Christians.[1]

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    Tourism @ Lebanon.com
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