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Qalaat al-Jandal
Qalaat al-Jandal
Qalaat al-Jandal
Qalaat al-Jandal is a ruined castle located in Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria. The original fortification is dating back to the Hellenistic period in the 3rd century BC. The castle was later rebuilt by Prince Jandal bin Qays in 1015 AD, during the Fatimid Caliphate period.
Site Information
Country: Syria
District: Rif Dimashq Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 3rd Century BC
Oldest Culture: Hellenistic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Hellenistic & Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 1428 m
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