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Beaufort Castle
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Beaufort Castle
Beaufort or Belfort Castle, Shaqif Arnun, Qala'at al-Shaqif, is a Crusader fortress located near the village of Arnoun in Nabatieh Governorate, Southern Lebanon. It was built by King of Jerusalem around 1137 AD.
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Country: Lebanon
District: Nabatieh Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Crusaders
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Crusader & Islamic Monuments
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Part of: The castles of Mount Amel
Date of Submission: 2019
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Elevation: 677 m
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