- Amsheet
Infobox City Lebanon
State Party = LBN
official_name = Amsheet
native_name = _ar. عمشيت
governorate = Mount Lebanon Governorate
district = Jbeil District
elevation_m = 222
mapx = 34.1500
mapy = 35.6500Amsheet (also spelled Amchit) is a predominantly Maronite seaside town in
Lebanon about 40km north ofBeirut .There are many old churches in Amsheet.
Demography
Amsheet's population is around 25,000. The majority of the inhabitants are
Christians with a smallShi'a minority.Economy
Amsheet is known for its baskets and mats woven from palm leaves. Olive and citrus fruits are the main agricultural products of the town.
Landmarks
The house of
Ernest Renan , the French philosopher who lived in Amsheet for a long period in the 19th century, can be visited, аs can the tomb of his sister who was buried at St. Marie Church.The Church of Saint George was built on an ancient temple and the altar has both Greek and Arabic inscriptions. [ [http://www.lebanon.com/tourism/amshit.htm Tourism @ Lebanon.com ] ]
The adjoining churches of Saint Sophie and Saint Stephen retain their ancient vaulted porches and wall paintings. The churches were built on the remains of a Roman temple.
The Church of Saint Nicholas has medieval wall paintings.
Tourism
The town is home to Lebanon's only organized coastal campsite.
Famous people from Amsheet
*
Marcel Khalife - singer, composer
*Aline Lahoud - singer
*Michel Sleiman - President of the Lebanese RepublicReferences
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