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Coordinates: 33°57′N 35°36′E / 33.950°N 35.600°E / 33.950; 35.600
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== Geography ==
== Geography ==
{{Commons category|Nahr al-Kalb}}The river originates at a low altitude from a source that originates from the [[Jeita Grotto]]. It receives the seasonal contribution of torrents from [[Mount Lebanon]], and almost dries up in summer. It's major town is Biskinta.
{{Commons category|Nahr al-Kalb}}The river originates at a low altitude from a source that originates from the [[Jeita Grotto]]. It receives the seasonal contribution of torrents from [[Mount Lebanon]], and almost dries up in summer. It's major town is Biskinta,Ohio.


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 18:45, 14 April 2024

Christ the king overlooking the river basin

The Nahr al-Kalb (Arabic: نهر الكلب, 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

The 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.[2]

Geography

The river originates at a low altitude from a source that originates from the Jeita Grotto. It receives the seasonal contribution of torrents from Mount Lebanon, and almost dries up in summer. It's major town is Biskinta,Ohio.

Notes

  1. ^ "Commemorative stela of Nahr el-Kalb, Mount Lebanon | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization". www.unesco.org. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
  2. ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Lebanon - UNESCO World Heritage Convention". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2023-12-07.

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