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(87
km from Beirut) - Ancient Remnants
This red-roofed town, which stands at the head of a long fertile valley known as
Kfar Hilda, is proud of its ancient remnants. In the town square sits a 4th century A.D. sarcophagus, bearing a Greek inscription recording that this was the burial place of Castor, who died in 317 A.D. He was a priest of the two gods Hygeia and Asklepios (health and healing). Other ancient remains are set in the walls of the churches of Mar Doumit and Mar
Shalleeta.
On the post office lawn nearby are some mill stones and oil presses, probably from Late Roman or Byzantine
times.
Near the roadside just above the town is the ancient church of Mar Nohra built into the rock.
From the wooden door fashioned from tree slabs to the yard shaded with a large Holme or Mediterranean oak, this charming spot is definitely worth a visit. Stone picnic tables are provided.
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Getting
There ...
From Batroun take the main highway
East towards Aabrine, passing through Sourat, Deir Billa,
Kfar
Hilda, until you reach Douma. You
will have driven 37km from Batroun before reaching Douma. (See
North Map)
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