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Khan El Franj in Sidon
Khan El Franj in Sidon
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Khan El Franj in Sidon
Khan El Franj is a historic khan (caravanserai) located in Sidon, in southern Lebanon. It was built in the 17th century AD by the Druze prince Fakhr al-Din II.
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Country: Lebanon
District: South Governorate
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 17th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Historic Center of Saida
Date of Submission: 2019
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Elevation: 7 m
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Khan El Franj in Sidon
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Khan El Franj in Sidon
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