Castle Square, Beirut
# Castle Square, Beirut

Castle Square is a square in Beirut, Lebanon, named after Beirut Castle that stood nearby until demolition in the late 19th century.

Remains of a western extension of the castle are preserved within the square.

## Timeline

* 8th century: Reinforcement of the Tell with a fortress.
* Crusader period: A 6-meter-wide moat separated the southwestern tower from the lower city, protecting the castle from attacks.
* 1827 and 1840: Heavy naval bombardments rendered the castle obsolete.
* 1890s: The fort and the castle promontory were demolished to construct a road and railway.
* 2010: Excavation for the construction of Castle Square revealed a western extension of the Crusader Castle.
