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Scandelion Castle
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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