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Chamaa Castle
Chamaa Castle
Chamaa Castle
Chamaa Castle is a ruined castle located near Chamaa village in the South Lebanon Governorate. The castle was built by the Crusaders in 1116 AD in a strategic location overlooking the city of Tire and the coast of Haifa. The castle is adjacent to the shrine of the Prophet Shamoun as-Safa, which is considered an important shrine that people visit annually.
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Country: Lebanon
District: South 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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