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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.

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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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Elevation: 619 m

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