Nahr al-Kalb

Christ the king overlooking the Dog 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. The source for Sultan's art piece.

Inscriptions

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.

Notes

  1. ↑ http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=23073&URL_DO=DO_PRINTPAGE&URL_SECTION=201.html

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


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