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Sidon Sea Castle
Sidon Sea Castle
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Sidon Sea Castle
Sidon Sea Castle is a historic castle located in the city of Sidon in the South Governorate of Lebanon. It was built by the Crusaders in 1228 AD on the site of an ancient Phoenician temple dedicated to Melqart. The castle was later restored during the Islamic period.
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Country: Lebanon
District: South Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 13th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Crusaders
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Crusaders Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Historic Center of Saida
Date of Submission: 2019
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