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For the ancient city alternatively translated 'Hama,' 'Hamat,' and 'Hamath', see Hama.For other uses, see Hama (disambiguation). City in North Governorate
Hamat حامات
City
Map showing the location of Hamat within LebanonMap showing the location of Hamat within LebanonHamatLocation within Lebanon
Coordinates: 34°17′N 35°41′E / 34.283°N 35.683°E / 34.283; 35.683
Country Lebanon
GovernorateNorth Governorate
DistrictBatroun District
Elevation287 m (942 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Dialing code+961

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.

References

  1. Tourism @ Lebanon.com

External links

Flag of Lebanon Batroun District, North Governorate
Capital: Batroun
Towns and villages
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