Éhein
Éhein (en wallon Éhin) is a former municipality in the province of Liège, Wallonia, Belgium.
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Éhein Location in Belgium | |
Coordinates: 50°32′N 05°26′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | French Community |
Region | Wallonia |
Province | Liège |
Arrondissement | Liège (Éhein-Haut) Huy (Éhein-Bas) |
Postal codes | 4120 (Éhein-Haut) 4480 (Éhein-Bas) |
Area codes | 04 |
As a result of the fusion of the Belgian municipalities in 1977, it was split in two: Éhein-Haut, the southern part, became part of Neupré, while Éhein-Bas, on the banks of the Meuse, was subsumed into Engis.
Caves
The rock has many caves, the best-known of which are the Lyell Cave and the Rosée Cave. Early explorations of the caves were done by Philippe-Charles Schmerling starting in 1829. Subsequent researchers, including Ernest Doudou, have proven that the area was inhabited since the Paleolithic.
Gallery
- Rocky spur of Engihoul, from the west. Left is the Meuse.
- Rocky spur of Engihoul, from the east, starting at the quarry of Carmeuse.
- Ancient lime kiln at the foot of the spur (east side).
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