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Scandelion Castle

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Scandelion Castle

Scandelion Castle is a Crusader castle located in the city of Iskandarounah in South Governorate, Lebanon. It was built in 1124 AD and became a strategic high ground that used to defend Tyre and its surroundings.

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Country: Lebanon

District: South Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 12th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Crusaders

Later Cultures: Crusaders

Site Features: Crusader Monuments

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Elevation: 47 m

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