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Qalaat al-Maniqeh
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Qalaat al-Maniqeh
Qalaat Al-Maniqeh is a medieval castle built by Muslims in 11th century AD. It was later taken over by Byzantine and then Crusaders. The castle is located in the mountains southeast of Jableh, Syria.
Site Information
Country: Syria
District: Latakia Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 11th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Byzantine + Crusader + Islamic
Site Features: Islamic & Byzantine & Crusader Monuments
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