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Castle of Chastellet
Castle of Chastellet
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Castle of Chastellet
Castle of Chastellet is a Crusader fortification located at Jacob's Ford built by Baldwin between 1178 and 1179 AD as the first stages of his defensive line. The fort is located in Golan Heights.
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Country: Syria
District: Quneitra Governorate (Golan)
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Crusaders
Later Cultures: Crusaders
Site Features: Crusader Monuments
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Elevation: 78 m
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