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

UNESCO

World Heitage Sites in Lebanon Tentative Lists in Lebanon Intangible Heritage in Lebanon

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