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Mseilha Fort
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.
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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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Elevation: 42 m
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