Khiam detention center, Beirut
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The Khiam Detention Center, located near Khiam, Lebanon, was a French army barracks complex originally built in the 1930s. It became a base for the Lebanese army before falling under control of the South Lebanon Army, an Israeli-backed breakaway group of soldiers formed during the Lebanese civil war. In 1985 the base was converted into a prison camp was used for torture and remained in use until Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon in May 2000, and the subsequent collapse of the SLA. After the withdrawal, the prison camp was preserved in the condition it was abandoned and converted into a museum by the Lebanese government. ()
Coordinates: 33°53'13"N, 35°30'47"E
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- Calculate routeSodeco 7 min walk
- Calculate routeSassine Place bus stop 12 min walk
- Calculate routeMathaf 15 min walk
- Calculate routeCharles Hélou Bus Station 18 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Khiam detention center?
Nearby attractions include Sands of Beirut, Beirut (1 min walk), Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Beirut (1 min walk), Phoenician port of Beirut, Beirut (1 min walk), Jewish cemetery of Beirut, Beirut (6 min walk).
How to get to Khiam detention center by public transport?
The nearest stations to Khiam detention center:
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- Sodeco • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
- Sassine Place bus stop • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)
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