Bani Qahtan Castle

Bani Qahtan castle (Arabic بني قحطان) is found in the Syrian Coastal Mountains near Lattakia city, 40 km far from it. The castle is totally damaged and not much remained from it. The ruins date back to 12-th century. The castle is mentioned as being a stronghold in the hands of Ismaeli Arabs, who surrendered it to Salaheddin Al-Ayoubi (Saladdin) in 1188. It was then part of Jableh kingdom.

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