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Maron Castle
Maron Castle
Maron Castle, also known as Qalaat Deir kifa, is a Crusader era castle located in the village of Deir Kifa in South Governorate, Lebanon. It was built in the 12th century AD and was later restored by the Mamluks and Ottomans.
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Country: Lebanon
District: South Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Crusadres
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Crusader & Islamic Monuments
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Part of: The castles of Mount Amel
Date of Submission: 2019
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Elevation: 433 m
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