Hardine was founded by the Hittites around 1250 BC. The name Hardine is a... (Hardîne, Liban-Nord, Lebanon)
April 11, 2018 by meetlebanon
Hardine was founded by the Hittites around 1250 BC. The name Hardine is a Canaanite word meaning the place that evokes fear. In the Syrian language Hardine translates to pious, witness of justice, and ardent in faith.
Hardine is in the county of Batroun in the republic of Lebanon and its boundaries reach Batroun, Becharry and Al-Koura. Hardine is surrounded by thick forest and mountain terraces. The rocky tile is said to be one of the most beautiful in Mount Lebanon. There are also many caverns and caves used by ancient peoples, and rocky temples that are believed to have been used for pagan worship.
In the 9th century BC, the Sardenas were hired by King Solomon of Israel to aid in the logging and shipping of the cedar trees of Hardine to His home land. Hardine became one of the leading lumber camps in the cedar trade.
In Hardine, there is a temple to the God Mercury with 30 majestic pillars built in the rare ionic style. This temple, also known as the Roman Palace of Hardine goes back to the time of Emperor Hadrian Augustus (117-137 AD). Photo by @nidal.majdalani ❤️🇱🇧❤️ #meetlebanon #mylebanon #hardine #amazinglebanon #history #canaanite #traditional #architecture #architectureporn #architecturephotography #architect #architecture_hunter #architecturelovers #beautifuldestinations #travel #travelblogger #travelphotography #whatsuplebanon #lebanonspotlights #tourism #tourist #tourists #worldwide #world_shotz #amazingview #ig_photooftheday #natgeolandscape #village #villagers #villagelife ❤️🇱🇧☀️🌳🏡🌳☀️🇱🇧❤️
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