Burj es-Sabaa (Tower of Lions) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Burj es-Sabaa (Tower of Lions) Lighthouse
The Burj es-Sabaa, known as the Tower of Lions, is a stone fortress structure standing 98 meters tall in El Mina, Lebanon. Its green light emits a single flash every 4.5 seconds. This beacon is visible across a 10.4 nautical mile range. The fortress originally served as a defense for the port of Tripoli, located 1.5 kilometers away. Its operational status continues to provide a navigational aid from its coastal position.
Why it matters: This ancient tower marks the entrance to Tripoli, a major port in Lebanon, guiding ships through the busy eastern Mediterranean routes. Its green light specifically warns vessels approaching the city's harbor, ensuring safe passage for commercial and fishing fleets. The tower's unique architectural form, that of a stone fortress, distinguishes it from typical lighthouse designs.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 4.5s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 4.5s
- Focal Height
- 10m
- Geographic Range
- 10.4NM
Location
- City
- El Mina
- Country
- 🇱🇧Lebanon
- Region
- North Governorate
- Latitude
- 34.4498°
- Longitude
- 35.8307°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 98m
- Tower Color
- stone fortress
Structure: Green beacon; 98. Visible 296°6´-326°6´
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Tripoli(1.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- N5927.6
- NGA No.
- 21060
- ARLHS No.
- LEB-001
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