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Lebanon (4) - Fortress


Lebanon (4) - Fortress
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Copyright: Moncef Moncef (Monceflibra) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 121 W: 0 N: 259] (968)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-02-11
Categories: Artwork
Exposure: f/4.8
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-23 5:25
Viewed: 160
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Let's head to the South of Beirut today. Let's visit Saida

SAIDA (SIDON, SAIDON), 40kms south Beirut, is said to mean "fishing", and even today fishermen moor their boats in the small picturesque port. Sidon was the third great Phoenician city-state, rivaling Byblos and Tyre as a naval power. In Darius' time, towards the end of the 6th century B.C., it was the capital of the fifth Persian satrapy and a showplace of buildings and gardens. The town was conquered by the Crusaders after a famous siege lasting 47 days, then retaken by Saladin 70 years later.
Sidon is known as the capital of the South. It is surrounded by beautiful orchards of oranges, lemon, banana and loquat trees. The city's northern harbor is graced by Castle of the Sea, erected in the early 13th Century by the crusading Knights of St. John of the Hospital of Jerusalem on an islet at the mouth of the harbor.

The shell of the Castle of St. Louis sits atop the Phoenician acropolis near Murex Hill, so named after the Murex shell from which the famous Phoenician purple dye was extracted. In the old town more recent buildings worth a visit are Khan as-Sabun, Khan el-Franj and the Great Mosque above the Egyptian Harbor which still retains the 13th Century walls of the fortress Church of the Hospitallers of St. John.
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Hi Moncef,
This is nice capture of this piece of history. The detail in the stone structure is very good. The POV is excellent, I like the way the path leads me to the fortress.
Regards,
Kevin

Ola Moncef

Interesting place. I love the light.

My regards

teresat

Hi Moncef,
another historical shot
I love such a pictures thet shows a piece of ancient history!
very good POV
lovely colours; excellent work
all the best
Karolina

Ciao Moncef
wow, impressive fortress, wonderful contrast between water, sky and walls, great light, great image
ciao
Magda

Hi Moncef,
excellent compo,
beautiful colours,
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 130 W: 0 N: 95] (1095)
  • [2008-06-24 19:09]

Hi Moncef,
This is a spetacular composition with the ruins surrounded by the blue waters and sky. Thanks for the informative note too.
Regards,
Subashini

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1564 W: 118 N: 3542] (14179)
  • [2008-06-25 12:15]

Hello Moncef
Another wonderful photo showing us the amazing history and how things where made with such skill and details!


Tricia

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