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The castles of Mount Amel: Qalaat Al Chakif (Beaufoert castle), Qalaat Tibnin (Toron castle), Qalaat Chakra (Dubieh castle), Qalaat Deir kifa (Maron Castle), Burj Al Naoqoura (Naqoura tower)
Description
Qalaat Al Chakif (Beaufoert castle) N33 7 16.12 E35 7 54.65
Qalaat Tibnin (Toron castle) N33 11 42.25 E35 24 43.24
Qalaat Chakra (Dubieh castle) N33 11 38.97 E35 29 6.06
Qalaat Deir kifa (Maron Castle) N33 15 43.89 E35 23 56.46
These four castles represent one of the most significant examples illustrating the exchange of influences and documenting the evolution of fortified architecture in the Near East during the time of the Crusades (11th - 13th centuries) and they show a unique authentic record for the development of architecture for nearly nine centuries, since these sites were used until the end of 19th century.
Qalaat Al Chakif (Beaufort castle) was built by the King of Jerusalem around the 1137 A.D. With further construction by Ayyubid, the Mamluks and Al Saabi, the local feudal governors. In the meantime, it is one of the best-preserved examples of the medieval castles of the near east.
Qalaat Tibnin (the castle of Toron), Qalaat Chakra (the castle of Dubieh), and Qalaat Deir Kifa (Maron Castle), were built in early 12th century as part of the early crusades posts, and as Qalaat Al Chakif (Beaufort castle), they witnessed further construction by Ayyubids, Mamluks and the Al Asgheir, local feudal governors. Even though partly in ruins, they represent outstanding examples of medieval fortifications, both in terms of the quality of construction and the survival of historical stratigraphy. They also retain features from the Byzantine period to the late 19th century, with evidence from earlier periods down to the Bronze Age as is the case in Qalaat Tibnin.
The four castle are protected by the Lebanese Law of Antiquities no 166 LR of 1933 and its modifications and by special government decrees or ministerial decisions. Qalaat Al Chakif is protected by an Urban-plan Decree protecting its surroundings and preventing building activities. It is registered with its surroundings in the National Heritage list. The Castle of Tibnin is protected by the general law and by special protection decision.