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Chastel Rouge

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Chastel Rouge

Chastel Rouge, also called Qal'at Yahmur, Yahmur Castle, is a small Crusader defensive stronghold located in the village of Yahmur, 12 km from Tartus, Syria. It was built at the beginning of the 12th century AD.

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Country: Syria

District: Tartus Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 12th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Crusaders

Later Cultures: Crusaders

Site Features: Crusader Monuments

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