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Masyaf Castle

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Masyaf Castle

Masyaf Castle is a castle located in the town of Masyaf in Hama Governorate, Syria. The castle became famous as the stronghold of Rashid ad-Din Sinan the leader of the Hashshashin sect during the Crusaders era.

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Country: Syria

District: Hama Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 10th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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