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  • Lions Tower

    Lions Tower, also known as Barsbay Tower, is a small fortress or defensive tower located next to the Tripoli harbor, North Governorate, Lebanon. It was built in the 15th century AD by Mameluke Barsbay or Sultan Qaitbay. The tower is named after the decorations on the façade depicting lions.
    The site is one of the elements included in the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage designation, The ancient city of Tripoli.
    UNESCO Tentative List
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    Lions Tower


    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2019

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    15th Century AD


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    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments


     

     

     

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