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Lions Tower
Lions Tower
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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.
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Country: Lebanon
District: North Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: The ancient city of Tripoli
Date of Submission: 2019
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