Works of South Lebanon

Lebanon Lebanon is an Arab country located in the western part of Asia. It was originally in the Levant, bordered by the Syrian Republic, the State of Palestine to the east, and from the south by Turkey. Lebanon's political system is republican, democratic, and its official religion is Christianity, with other sects of Muslims, Sunnis, Shiites, and Druze. Lebanon has a beautiful landscape and a mild climate in the most seasons of the year, a country of culture, civilization and beauty, where a large number of famous Arab countries have emerged. They are also prominent in the literature, poetry and music, such as Gibran Khalil Gibran, , Fairuz, and others. In this article I will highlight some of the most famous effects in the South Lebanon region. The ruins of South Lebanon The fortress of Saida The history of the construction of the sea fortress of Sidon dates back to the beginning of the thirteenth century. On one of the islands facing the northern harbor, the Crusaders built a fortress connected to the shore. Moving, isolating the castle from the mainland altogether. The castle was built in several stages between the year one thousand and two hundred and twenty-six, and two hundred and ninety-one, the date of the fall of the city of Sidon by the Mamluks. The work of the citadel of the year 1000, twenty-two and twenty-seven by the Crusaders began on the ruins of the arrival of Emperor Frederick II. It was built with stones and the elements of its construction were uprooted from other ancient buildings dating back to the Crusader period. This is clearly shown in the walls, Dating back to the Roman era. The castle consists of two towers connected to a wall, facing another wall, from which the entrance to the castle, moving from tower to tower by a side staircase along the walls leading to the entrance to the castle, leads to the top of the castle, and between the two towers there is a large hall was the seat of King Louis The fourth year is a thousand and two hundred and fifty-four. Remains of additions to the citadel of the Mamluks, especially in the western tower, appear to be visible in the castle, making it appear stronger in its condition than it used to be. The location of the castle is important and strategic, being located in front of the harbor entrance, so considered a safety valve for both inside and outside. Qalqat al-Shaqif, Arnoun The Castle of Beaufort is located at the top of Jabal Amer, the highest peak in the Nabatiyeh region of southern Lebanon. The castle was named after the Arab traveler Shaufort Arnoun, and the Westerners called it the fortress of Beaufort. It is said that the Romans built the castle, used it as a point of observation, and to mobilize the armies, but the Crusaders developed the building, and used as a center for the training of armies, and control, as the effects indicate the The great leaders they were sheltering in, and fortified at the time of the battles and the wars. The Beaufort Castle was built in a beautiful geometrical form, controversial to the abundance of tunnels and its hideouts. It is one of the largest castles in Lebanon after Baalbek Castle. The castle consists of several floors. At its entrance we find the remains of a large basin where water was gathered. Near it there are traces of a village that belonged to the castle. We also find another basin of water inside the castle. It also has a moving bridge to the south. And near the north-west corner of the castle there are huge buildings, and in the west we find rocked water basins, and in the center of the castle we find the Latin Church with the crucified ceiling, and the Gothic door leading to the West Citadel, and on this side sections of the oldest sections built by the Crusaders, middle Ages.