Hamat
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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 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
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Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. It is located 287 meters atop the historic cape of Theoprosopon
Theoprosopon
Theoprosopon is the Greek name of Lithoprosopon, a cape in north Lebanon, also known today by the name of Râs ach-Chaq’a’. The cape is a situated between the ancient cities of Batroun and Tripoli. The promontory creates a massive barrier that cuts through the coast of Lebanon, making it impossible...
. It is home to the historic shrine and monastery of Our Lady of Nourieh
Our Lady of Nourieh
Our Lady of Nourieh, Saydet el Nourieh in Arabic, is a Marian shrine in Hamat, Lebanon. Nourieh is a derivative of the Arabic word, nour, meaning light...
. 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
Chekka
Chekka is coastal town located in the South of North Lebanon. It is located north of Râs ach-Chaq’a’ and Herri beaches, or Theoprosopon of classical times and south of the ancient Phoenician port of Enfeh and the city of Tripoli. The origin of the word is believed to be Canaanite from the word...
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