Beaufort Castle, Lebanon

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by Amin Nasr
published on 16 January 2022

Beaufort Castle, Lebanon — Beaufort or Belfort Castle, known locally as *Qal'at al-Shaqif*, was a Crusader fortress in Southern Lebanon. The castle is situated on the site of a former fortress, which was captured by the Crusaders and given to the lords of Sidon.

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Amin is interested in social interaction, history, and architecture, living in Lebanon, he witnessed the historical ruins of ancient civilizations, a frequent visitor to ancient Hellenic, Roman, and Medieval sites across Lebanon.

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