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Harem Castle
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Harem Castle
Harem Castle is an unique unique military castle located in Harem in northwest Syria. The castle was originally Byzantine and was built by Nicephorus shortly after 959 AD. In 1097 it was taken by the Crusaders who kept it till its fallen to Nur Al Din Zengi in 1149 AD.
Site Information
Country: Syria
District: Idlib Governorate
Site History: 10th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Crusader + Islamic
Site Features: Byzantine & Crusader & Islamic Monuments
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