Qalaat Qachmoûn Aazâr

Qalaat Qachmoûn Aazâr is an archaeological site in South Governorate, Lebanon. Qalaat Qachmoûn Aazâr is situated nearby to the archaeological site Temple of Eshmun, as well as near the village Alman.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Eshmun and Sidon Sea Castle.

Temple of Eshmun

Archaeological site

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The Temple of Eshmun is an ancient place of worship dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician god of healing. It is located near the Awali river, 2 kilometres northeast of Sidon in southwestern Lebanon.

Sidon's Sea Castle was built by the crusaders in the thirteenth century as a fortress of the Holy Land. It is one of the most prominent historical sites in the port city of Sidon, Lebanon. Sidon Sea Castle is situated 3½ km southwest of Qalaat Qachmoûn Aazâr.

Sidon Land Castle

Castle

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The Castle of Saint Louis, also known as Qalaat al Muizz or the Land Castle, is a ruined castle in Sidon, Lebanon. It was built in 1254 by French crusaders on the site of an earlier Fatimid fortress, and was altered a number of times until the 17th century. Sidon Land Castle is situated 4 km southwest of Qalaat Qachmoûn Aazâr.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alman and Bqosta.