Citadel of Salah Ed-Din


  • Vicinity: NW Syria, 7 km East of Al-Haffah town and 30 km E of the city of Latakia
  • Type: Castle
  • Travel Genus: Sight , Sight
  • Sight Category: Structure

The Citadel of Salah Ed-Din, also known as Sahyun or Saladin Castle, is a medieval castle in northwestern Syria. It retains features from its 10th century Byzantine origin, late 12th century Frankish rebuilding and fortifications added by the Ayyubid dynasty.


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Particulars for Citadel of Salah Ed-Din:
Area of Significance Architecture
Sight Category Building
Building Type Castle
Religious War Crusades
Category for Historic Use Defense
Area of Significance Engineering
Structure Type Fortification
Area of Significance Military
Sight Category Structure




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