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A history of the Shamaa citadel in southern Lebanon, damaged by Israeli strikes

The medieval landmark is among the 34 cultural properties to benefit from “the highest level of immunity against attack and use for military purposes,” granted by UNESCO.

A history of the Shamaa citadel in southern Lebanon, damaged by Israeli strikes

The Maqam of the citadel, destroyed by Israeli strikes. (Credit: Haidar Hawila)

The Shamaa citadel is located on a high plateau in the village of Shamaa, a southwestern border village. Lebanese people are still forbidden to visit it today, but photographer Haidar Hawila, a native of the village, managed to capture, in photos...
The Shamaa citadel is located on a high plateau in the village of Shamaa, a southwestern border village. Lebanese people are still forbidden to visit it today, but photographer Haidar Hawila, a native of the village, managed to capture, in photos...