Hammana
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Hammana is a town in Lebanon
, about 26 km (16 miles) East of Beirut
. Hammana sits at an altitude of 1200m (about 4000ft) above sea-level. It is in the Mount Lebanon Governorate
in the district (or Caza) of Baabda
. Nearby are the towns of Falougha, Chbaniyeh and Mdeyrig.
Hammana has multiple water sources. The Sohat
spring water bottling plant (now owned by Nestlé
) is located nearby in Falougha. Evergreen trees such as pines, firs, spruce as well as some cedar trees are found everywhere in the town. Hammana is known regionally for its cherries, apples and fasolia beans (lubieh hammanieh).
Hammana has a rich diversity of religious communities with large populations of Maronite Christian, Greek Orthodox Christians and Druze
. It is a popular summer resort destination for many Lebanese and non-Lebanese tourists.
The word "Hammana" may have come from the name of the Phoenician
Sun God Hammon" or "Hamman". These two names are derived from the word "Hama" which means heat of the sun.
The 19th century French poet, novelist and statesman Alphonse De Lamartine
visited Lebanon and spent some time in Hammana. He described the town and its surrounding lush valley in his “Voyages en Orient” (1835) as "one of the most beautiful prospects ever presented to the human eye to scan in the works of God".
Hammana has given the world great humanitarian persons, among them Doctor Ma Haide (George Hatem)
who helped save China
from many diseases of the new age, and who was honored by naming the square in the front the town's square after him.
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, about 26 km (16 miles) East of Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
. Hammana sits at an altitude of 1200m (about 4000ft) above sea-level. It is in the Mount Lebanon Governorate
Mount Lebanon Governorate
Mount Lebanon is one of the Governorates of Lebanon. Its capital is Baabda. The overwhelming majority of its population is Maronites, Greek Orthodox, and Melkite Greek Catholic Christians...
in the district (or Caza) of Baabda
Baabda District
Baabda District , sometimes spelled B'abda, is a district in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, to the south and east of the Lebanon's capital Beirut...
. Nearby are the towns of Falougha, Chbaniyeh and Mdeyrig.
Hammana has multiple water sources. The Sohat
Sohat
Sohat is a Lebanese brand of mineral water that is the leading brand of bottled water in Lebanon with a 35% market share. The water is light and crisp with low mineral content and almost no sodium at all. The brand was acquired by Nestlé Waters.-Source:...
spring water bottling plant (now owned by Nestlé
Nestlé
Nestlé S.A. is the world's largest food and nutrition company. Founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé originated in a 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, established in 1867 by brothers George Page and Charles Page, and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé, founded in 1866 by Henri...
) is located nearby in Falougha. Evergreen trees such as pines, firs, spruce as well as some cedar trees are found everywhere in the town. Hammana is known regionally for its cherries, apples and fasolia beans (lubieh hammanieh).
Hammana has a rich diversity of religious communities with large populations of Maronite Christian, Greek Orthodox Christians and Druze
Druze
The Druze are an esoteric, monotheistic religious community, found primarily in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, which emerged during the 11th century from Ismailism. The Druze have an eclectic set of beliefs that incorporate several elements from Abrahamic religions, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism...
. It is a popular summer resort destination for many Lebanese and non-Lebanese tourists.
The word "Hammana" may have come from the name of the Phoenician
Phoenician
Phoenician may refer to:*Phoenicia, the ancient civilization*Phoenician alphabet*Phoenician languagePhoenician may also be:*A native or resident of Phoenix, Arizona-See also:*Phoenix *Phoenicia...
Sun God Hammon" or "Hamman". These two names are derived from the word "Hama" which means heat of the sun.
The 19th century French poet, novelist and statesman Alphonse De Lamartine
Alphonse de Lamartine
Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine was a French writer, poet and politician who was instrumental in the foundation of the Second Republic.-Career:...
visited Lebanon and spent some time in Hammana. He described the town and its surrounding lush valley in his “Voyages en Orient” (1835) as "one of the most beautiful prospects ever presented to the human eye to scan in the works of God".
Hammana has given the world great humanitarian persons, among them Doctor Ma Haide (George Hatem)
Ma Haide (George Hatem)
Ma Haide , born Shafick George Hatem in Buffalo, New York, USA, is an ethnic Lebanese Chinese doctor.- Family background :Shafick George Hatem was born into a Lebanese-American family in upstate New York...
who helped save China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
from many diseases of the new age, and who was honored by naming the square in the front the town's square after him.