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Mseilha Fort

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Mseilha Fort

Mseilha Fort is a fortification situated north of the city of Batroun in Lebanon. The fort was built by Emir Fakhreddine II in the 17th century to guard the route from Tripoli to Beirut.

Site Information

Country: Lebanon

District: North Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 17th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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