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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.
Site Information
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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