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Rashaya Citadel
Rashaya Citadel
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Rashaya Citadel
Rashaya Citadel, or Citadel of Independence, is a national monument in Lebanon. The present fort occupies an area where there are remains from more ancient fortifications. Rashaya Citadel was built as a palace by the Shihab family in the 18th century.
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Country: Lebanon
District: Beqaa Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 1st Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Crusader + Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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