Hamat
حامات | |
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City | |
| Coordinates: 34°17′N 35°41′E / 34.283°N 35.683°E | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | North Governorate |
| District | Batroun District |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+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. Other historic sites are St. Simeon Monastery and Hamat Old Tunnel.
A natural landmark is Ras ash-Shaq'a, A large coastal cape between the ancient cities of Batroun and Tripoli that forms a significant barrier along the Lebanese coast.
Historical Military Use
During the Lebanese Civil War, a runway called Pierre Gemayel International Airport was built in Hamat in 1976 by the Kataeb party for civilian and military use. Before it was finished, the Syrian army took control and used it for helicopters. Since 2005, the Lebanese Army has controlled the site and still uses it for helicopter operations.
Demographics
The local population of Hamat primarily consists of Orthodox Christians.
References
- ^ a b "Hamat › Go Batroun". 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Lebanon's forgotten airfields". L'Orient Today. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Tourism @ Lebanon.com
External links
- Hamat, Localiban
