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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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