Harqaleh

fortification

Harqaleh

Harqaleh is an Islamic Abbasid site located in Al-Raqqah Governorate, Syria. It was built by Harun al-Rashid to commemorate his victory over Byzantine army.

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Country: Syria

District: Al-Raqqah Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 8th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 252 m

UNESCO

World Heitage Sites in Syria Tentative Lists in Syria Intangible Heritage in Syria

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