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It is one of the Crusader castles in Syria, built in the early 12th century during the Frankish occupation of the Syrian coast. In 1188, Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi captured and
It is one of the Crusader castles in Syria, built in the early 12th century during the Frankish occupation of the Syrian coast. In 1188, Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi captured and
Located northwest of Tartus, the precise date of the castle’s construction remains undetermined. The fortress was occupied by the Byzantines in the 10th century AD, subsequently falling under Frankish control.
The fortress was constructed atop a basaltic-volcanic mountain. In 1285, Sultan Qalawun besieged the fortress from the southern side, which was one of its weakest points. Despite its strong towers,
Al-Kahf Castle was a formidable Ismaili stronghold in the 12th century AD. It served as the residence of their prominent leader Rashid al-Din Sinan, famously known as the “Old Man
It is located in the popular neighborhood of the same name in the Old City, and is named for its low-lying, pit-like location and its proximity to the fish market.
The name of the castle is tied to a legend attributed to the Phoenician king Cadmus. According to the tale, he departed from Qadmus for Greece, where he introduced the
Rooted in the 11th century, Al-‘Aliqa Castle is believed to have been originally constructed during the Byzantine era. Today, the site suffers from significant neglect, with structural damage and the
Some historical sources suggest that Al-‘Areema Castle was once part of the ancient kingdom of Simyra, affiliated with the Aramaean city-state of Ugarit. Excavated pottery shards found at the site
The name “al-Qulay‘a” is believed to be a linguistic distortion of the Arabic word qal‘a, meaning “castle”. The second part of the name, “Sheikh Deeb”, refers to a family that
Built in a strategically elevated mountainous area, Al-Khawabi Castle served as a formidable defensive stronghold during the Abbasid era, when it functioned as a military center for the Homs garrison.
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