The
Monastery of Balamand (named by the Crusaders Bel Mont).
..... ....The monastery church dates
from the 12th century and is a quite remarkable example of Cistercian austerity,
with one nave and one apse. The belfry dates from the 13th century. The
cloister still gives a clear idea of what it was 800 years ago. The chapter-house
with its apse has been transformed into a chapel dedicated to Saint George.
Outside, one can admire the solid buttresses. The other Crusader buildings
have been modified, as for example the inlaid marble pavement of the church.
The adjacent cemetery offers a splendid view.....
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Decree
N. 2385 of 17/1/1924 as amended by law N. 76 of 3/4/1999 ( articles 2, 5, 15,
49 and 85 ) lays down as follows:
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under any form whatsoever. Whether the work in question comes under the public
domain or not those persons will be liable to imprisonment for a period of one
to three years and to fine of between five and fifty million Lebanese pounds,
or to either one of these penalties, who
1-will
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work;
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with a view to deceiving the buyer;
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The punishment will be increased in the event of repetition.