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  • Lions Tower

  • 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
    Lions Tower
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    Lions Tower

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2019

    fortification

    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Lebanon

    North

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    15th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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