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of many famous travellers and scientists who visited the cedars. 

 In 1550, Belon reports the number as twenty-eight, and says, 

 "No other tree grows in the valley in which they are situated ; 



The Cedar of Lebanon in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, 

 and it is generally so covered with snow as to be only accessible 

 in summer." In 1574, Raievvolf gives the number as twenty-six, 

 but adds, "There are two others the branches whereof are quite 



