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Jan 1, 1010
The Crusades
Crusaders begin the conquest of Lebanon, capturing Beirut, Sidon, and Tripoli. -
Aug 14, 1516
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Turks began conquering the region. The Lebanese people joined on the Turks side and were granted semi-independance. -
Division
Lebanon was split into two peices, one section for christians and one for Druzes. -
Conflict
The Druzes and christians began fighting only a few months after the country was split. -
Massacre
The Druzes killed 10,000 christians. The Ottoman government finnaly stopped the violence because of pressure from the French. -
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Lebanon
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Independance
Lebanon declared independance from the French who had controlled it since the end of WWI. -
War
Lebanon, along with many other Islamic countries declared on Israel. Nearly 100,000 Palestinians fled to Lebanon, where they reamain refugees. -
Civil War
The Lebanese Civil War lasted fifteen years, devastating the country's economy, and resulting in massive loss of human life and property. It is estimated that 150,000 people were killed and another 200,000 wounded. -
Cedar Revolution
The Prime Minister was killed in a car bomb. Syrian troops were ordered to leave Lebanon. -
Syrian troops leave
After entering the country at the start of the civil war in 1975 at the request of Lebanon, Syrian forces finally leave the country. -
Mehlis Report
Many high ranking members of the Syrian and Lebanese government are implicated as being involved with the assassination. -
Terrorism
Hezbollah and Amal militants seize the city of Beirut, in order to secure a power sharing deal with the ruling political party.
