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Nahr al-Kalb

Coordinates: 33°57′N 35°36′E / 33.950°N 35.600°E / 33.950; 35.600
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Christ the king overlooking the Dog River basin

The Nahr al-Kalb (Template:Lang-ar, meaning Dog River) is a river in Lebanon. It runs for 31 km (19 mi) from a spring in Jeita near the Jeita Grotto to the Mediterranean Sea.

Inscriptions

Main article: Commemorative stelae of Nahr el-Kalb

Nahr al-Kalb is the ancient Lycus River.[1] Past generals and conquerors have traditionally built monuments at the mouth of the Nahr al-Kalb, known as the Commemorative stelae of Nahr el-Kalb.

The entire site of the Nahr el-Kelb valley with the archaeological sites it conceals is classified on the indicative list of UNESCO world heritage.

Geography

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The river originates at a low altitude from a source that originates from the Jeita Grotto. The river receives the seasonal contribution of torrents from Mount Lebanon, and is almost dry in summer.

Notes

  1. ^ "Commemorative stela of Nahr el-Kalb, Mount Lebanon | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization". www.unesco.org. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

33°57′N 35°36′E / 33.950°N 35.600°E / 33.950; 35.600


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