Hamat

Hamat

:"For the ancient city alternatively translated 'Hama,' 'Hamat,' and 'Hamath', see Hama."

Infobox City Lebanon
State Party = LBN
official_name = Hamat
native_name = حمات, حامات
governorate = North Governorate
district = Batroun District
elevation_m = 287
mapx = 34.2833
mapy = 35.7000

Hamat is a Christian 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 the convent of Saint Elie, which overlooks the valley and the Joze River, or the River of Walnuts and the industrial, coastal town of Chekka. [ [http://www.lebanon.com/tourism/chekka.htm Tourism @ Lebanon.com ] ]

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