Crusader
Muslim
Assassins
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Medieval Era Archaeological Sites
Crusader Era Sites in Greater Syria
200 BC Utilized as a fortress by Seleucids
1106-1149 Crusader occupied
13th century Mamluk occupation
Sagi looks at decorations over the ruins of an Ottoman Period house
Most of the village houses have flat roofs but one home has two domes
Crusader or earlier buildilng used as a stable in the village
Closeup of doorway into ancient building
How Medieval buildings were heated = Metal bowl with charcoal
Look down through the castle gate system
Portion of Crusader Period wall with projecting stone knobs
View from Crusader walls looking west across the Orontes River
Modern village rooflines plus satelitte dish
Fragment of a Crusader vault and walls
Small Medieval defensive window
GPS Information for Qalaat al-Mudiq
1. Syrian Government rest house in Apamee Archaeological Park
North 35o 25.014' and East 036o 24.134'
Approximate elevation of 887 ft.
2. Ancient building used as stable near center of castle
North 35o 25.225' and East 036o 23.534'
Approximate elevation of 863 ft.
3. Ruins of gate into castle
North 35o 25.149' and East 036o 23.555'
Approximate elevation of 872 ft.
4. Tower on North wall of castle
North 35o 25.286' and East 036o 23.505'
Approximate elevation of 893 ft.
5. Tower on East wall of castle
North 35o 25.218' and East 036o 23.637'
Approximate elevation of 827 feet
6. Tower at southeast corner of castle near gate
N 35o 25.165' and E 036o 23.600'
Approximate elevation of 885 ft.
