Ras ash-Shaq'a
Ras ash-Shaq'a
Arabic: رأس الشقعة Theoprosopon, Lithoprosopon | |
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Promontory | |
1920 picture of Ras ash-Shaq'a, taken from the coast of al-Heri | |
| Coordinates: 34°18′45″N 35°41′15″E / 34.31250°N 35.68750°E | |
| Official name | Deir el Nouriyeh cliffs of Ras Chekaa |
| Designated | 16 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 979 |
Ras ash-Shaq'a (alternative spelling Râs ach-Chaq’a’) is a promontory in north Lebanon, known in antiquity as Theoprosopon and Lithoprosopon. The promontory is situated between the ancient cities of Batroun and Tripoli; it creates a massive barrier that cuts through the coast of Lebanon, making it historically difficult for travelers to circumvent. Today's modern, coastal highway runs through the mass via two tunnels.