Crusader Sites in Syria

Crusader Areimah Arwad Bakas Bodrum, Turkey Burj al-Sabi Burzey Krak Marqab Mehelbeh Safita Saone Sobak , Jordan Yahmur Muslim Ajlun, Jordan Aleppo Bosra Damascus Ibn Maan Jaber Mudiq Najim Rahba Sukara Assassins Masyaf Qadmus Al-Kahf Maniqa Abu Qbeis Site Constructed 18 February 2001 Modified Neathery and Michael Fuller, Archaeologists and Web Designers		Medieval Era Archaeological Sites Crusader Era Sites in Greater Syria
		Masyaf / Massiat/ "Castle of the Assassins"

	Roman and Byzantine castles built upon this specific highpoint 1103 Captured by Crusaders 1140 Becomes the center for Ismaelis under the leadreship of Sinan 1176 Saladin besieges castle 1270 Mamluk Sultan Baybars provokes a revolt by dismissing the Ismaeli Grand Master

	View of castle from Distance View of castle from a closer distance Courtyard of castle Donjon of the castle Doorways inside of the castle Gate of the Castle Highest point of surviving castle walls Inscription near entrance Inscription 2 over doorway to tower Inscription 3 on top of tower Castle vault in light and darkness Arrow loop in castle wall Vaults of the castle Walls of the castle

	GPS information for Masyaf: 1. Door to the castle North 35o 03.940' and East 036o 20.583' Approximate elevation of 1684 ft. 2. Gate to the castle North 35o 03.946' and East 036o 20.569' Approximate elevation of 1685 ft. 3. Inscription inside of castle North 35o 03.967' and East 036o 20.605' Approximate elevation of 1839 ft. 4. Inscription associated with tower North 35o 04.003' and East 036o 20.608' Elevation of 1762 ft. 5. Masyaf Middle Tower North 35o 03.984' and East 036o 20.600' Elevation of 1804 ft. 6. Masyaf inscription North 35o 03.965' and East 036o 20.580' Elevation of 1747 ft.