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According to legend, purple dye was invented in Tyre. This great Phoenician city ruled the seas and founded prosperous colonies such as Cadiz and Carthage, but its historical role declined at the end of the Crusades.
As you first enter Jezzine, you will see the Saydet Jezzine (Our Lady of Jezzine) shrine resembling Lebanon’s more famous Harissa. The town overlooks a cliff of 40 meters and is home to many beautiful landmarks including the waterfalls and the Grotto of Fakhreddin II.
During the winter of 1228-1227, the crusaders decided to fortify the Saida port. In a few short months, they built this impressive fortress over a Phoenician site.
Mleeta rests in Mount A’mil, south Lebanon. It is one of the villages of Iqlim al Tuffah. Surrounded by mountainous heights, Mleeta embraces the tombs of prophets, and saints.
