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=== Burial of Simon Peter === === Burial of Simon Peter ===
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Religious shrine in South Lebanon
Maqam Shamoun Al Safa
مقام شمعون الصفا
2018 aerial view of the shrine
Maqam Shamoun Al Safa is located in LebanonMaqam Shamoun Al SafaShown within Singapore
General information
Typeshrine, mosque, mausoleum
Architectural styleFatimid architecture
Town or cityShamaa
CountryLebanon
Coordinates33°08′44″N 35°12′30″E / 33.145592°N 35.208347°E / 33.145592; 35.208347

The Maqam Shamoun Al Safa (Arabic: مقام شمعون الصفا) is a Shi'ite Islamic shrine located in the Shamaa village, in Tyre District of the South Governorate, Lebanon. It contains a mausoleum believed to be that of Saint Peter, known in Muslim exegetical traditions as Shamoun al-Safa. The shrine was built in the 11th century by the Fatimid emirs ruling over Lebanon.

On the 15th of November, 2024, the shrine was heavily damaged during the 2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon.

History

Burial of Simon Peter

Shi'ite traditions narrate that Simon Peter died in an area which is now the modern-day Tyre. This is contrary to the mainstream Christian belief that Simon Peter was buried in the mausoleum underneath the St. Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican. Modern signage outside the shrine and surrounding areas claims that the grave within the shrine dates to the 1st century CE.

An information board outside Shamaa Citadel, indicating the shrine's supposed history dates back to the 1st century.

History of the shrine

The current shrine was built by the Fatimids emirs of Lebanon in 1096, based on the inscriptions inside the shrine. The shrine was damaged by the Crusaders in 1124 after the occupation of Tyre under the successful First Crusade, but was subsequently restored during the Mamluk period. It survived both the Mamluk, Ottoman, and eventual French rule over Lebanon. The shrine was damaged in 2006 Lebanon War but was fully restored after the end of the war.

Archaeological excavations have revealed that some of the building material used in the shrine dated back to the 1st century CE. In 2019, it was reported that the site was a major tourist destination in Lebanon for Shi'ite pilgrims.

The shrine was heavily destroyed by shelling on 15 November 2024 by the IDF while targeting Hezbollah during the 2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon. Videos of the shrine circulated online after the 26th November ceasefire, showing the large amount of damage taken to the shrine and the grave reportedly having been emptied of its contents. A 71-year-old Israeli researcher was reportedly killed during an unauthorized archaeological examination at the shrine.

Gallery

  • Signboard near the shrine Signboard near the shrine
  • Domes and minaret Domes and minaret
  • Cemetery in courtyard, the tombstones mostly read “Safi ad-Din” Cemetery in courtyard, the tombstones mostly read “Safi ad-Din”
  • Aerial view of shrine Aerial view of shrine
  • Evening view of domes and minaret from front Evening view of domes and minaret from front

See also

References

  1. ^ "Religious site in Lebanon attracts Shia Muslims +Photo – International Shia News Agency". 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  2. "بعد مقتل المؤرّخ الإسرائيلي.. إليكم أهمية مقام النبي شمعون الصفا". www.lebanos.org (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  3. ^ "موقع السرائر للشيخ حسين كوراني:تحقيق". saraer.org. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  4. ^ "موقع ممهدات | مقام النبي شمعون الصفا(ع) في بلدة شمع الجنوبية(2)". momahidat.org. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  5. ^ "مقام النبي شمعون صفا - مار بطرس - في بلدة شمع تفجره اسرائيل للمرة الثالثة". Elnashra News (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  6. Mroue, Bassem (2024-11-16). "Israeli troops reach deepest point in Lebanon, retreat after clashes with Hezbollah". The Associated Press | The National Desk. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  7. "Israeli researcher killed by Hezbollah after accompanying troops into Lebanon 'without approval'". thecradle.co. Retrieved 2024-12-26.