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Nahr El-Kalb in 1965

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.

Christ the king overlooking the river basin

Inscriptions

Main article: Commemorative stelae of Nahr el-Kalb

The Nahr al-Kalb is the ancient Lycus River. 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

The river originates at a low altitude from a source that originates from the Jeita Grotto.

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.

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


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