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Qalaat al-Maniqeh
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.
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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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