Visit Tripoli and the Mamluk legacy

On February 27, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan Rasul Jumaly took part in a tour of Tripoli, the second largest city and at the same time the spiritual center of Lebanon. The event, organized by Lebanese Minister of Culture Muhammad Mourtada and Minister of Economy and Trade Ahmad Salam, was held under the banner of declaring this city the cultural capital of the Arab world. It was attended by the head of the local administration, members of parliament and heads of embassies of Arab countries in Lebanon. It should be noted that only Kazakhstan, from among the non-Arab states, was awarded the privilege of attending this forum, which indicates special sympathies between our countries.

During the visit, guests got acquainted with the unique historical heritage of Tripoli, its magnificent architecture, as well as modern life. By the way, the fate of this city was once greatly influenced by people from the Kazakh steppe, who created their ruling elite of the Mamluks in the Arab East. Thus, our glorious ancestor Sultan Az-Zahir Baybars, having captured the Crusader fortress in 1263, returned Tripoli to the fold of the Muslim world. Moreover, it was during the reign of the Mamluks that the true flourishing of urban planning in Tripoli, the development of crafts, science and education occurred. In total, more than 360 monuments dating back to the Mamluk era have been preserved in this city.

In addition to ancient artifacts, Tripoli is rightfully considered the trading gate of modern Lebanon. Its favorable location on the Mediterranean coast and a developed communications network allow the city to set the tone in the regional economy. It is enough to note that the largest international exhibition center in the Middle East is located here.

At the end of the tour, the participants were received by Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati.