Batroun is one of the oldest cities in the world. Located 53 kilometers north of Beirut in North Lebanon, the coastal city has been mentioned in ancient documents dating as far back as the mid 2nd millennium B.C.
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Tragedy of a Historical Site – Mseilha Castle – Al Mashriq – By Fareed Abou-Haidar –
In June 1971, I went with my parents to the old castle of Mseilha, thought to have been built by the Crusaders, but likely built by the Arabs in the 13th or 14th century.
Rachana, Sculpture in Open Air
Rachana’s name is derived from the Phoenician language, meaning “the small peak.”
New Batroun.com website coming your way
We are upgrading our website to a new look and feel.
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