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Deir el Qamar

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Deir el Qamar

Deir al-Qamar is a village in south-central Lebanon. The village is notable for its 15th-century Fakhreddine Mosque, Fakhreddine II Palace, and other historical palaces and administrative buildings. The 17th century Deir al-Qamar Synagogue is also in the village.