Hamat
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For the ancient city alternatively translated 'Hama,' 'Hamat,' and 'Hamath', see Hama.
| Hamat حامات |
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 Hamat
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| Coordinates: 34°17′N 35°41′E / 34.283°N 35.683°ECoordinates: 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 | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | |
| 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 Monastery, which overlooks the Jawz River, or the River of Walnuts and the ancient Phoenician coastal town of Batroun. The locals are Orthodox Christianity in Lebanon.[1]
