Hardine

Hardîne (Arabic: حردين), sometimes written Ḩardīn, is a village in Batroun District, North Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon.[1][2][4][5][6] Notable structures include the Temple of Mercury, severely damaged by an earthquake,[7] and several Christian churches and monasteries.

Hardîne
حردين
village
Etymology:
  • Syriac origin, "Hardin", meaning "terrorized" or "Hor Din", meaning "the judge's supervision"[1]
  • Syriac origin, "Pious" or "Witness of Justice"[2]
Map showing the location of Hardine within Lebanon
Map showing the location of Hardine within Lebanon
Hardîne
Location within Lebanon
Coordinates: 34°14′12″N 35°51′31″E
CountryLebanon
GovernorateNorth Lebanon Governorate
DistrictBatroun District
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Notable people from Hardîne

References

  1. "Hardine". Les Plus Beaux Villages du Liban.
  2. "20 Reasons To Visit Hardine In Lebanon". The961.com. December 6, 2020.
  3. Hardine at GEOnet Names Server
  4. "Top Things to Do in Hardine". Lebanon Untravelled.
  5. "Lebanon's Hardine: A treasure trove off the beaten track". The Arab Weekly. 2018-06-24.
  6. "Hardine, Lebanon". Fodel.net.
  7. "Hardine, The Lourdes of Lebanon". Lebanon Untravelled.
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