Crusader Sites in Syria

Crusader Muslim Assassins Castles on the Web Offers an extensive database of links to all things Castle related Site Constructed 18 February 2001 Modified Neathery and Michael Fuller, Archaeologists and Web Designers		Medieval Era Archaeological Sites Crusader Era Sites in Greater Syria
		Saone / Saladin's Castle

	948 site occupied by Saif al-Dawlah 975 occupied by Byzantine troops during the time of Emperor John Zimtzis 1108 Fell to the Cruaders August 1188 taken by Saladin

	Citadel of Saone with masonry ascribe to the Byzantine Period Crusader courtyard from atop Byzantine Citadel of Saone Excavation units around Islamic palace in Saone, July 2001 Foundations to fountain like at Alhambra in Spain uncovered in Saone, July 2001 Famous drawbridge pinacle at Saone Catapults stones inside of Saone David Hanlon fine art photograph of chasm between two halves of site David Hanlon fine art photograph of collapsed vaults David Hanlon fine art photograph of courtyard of castle David Hanlon fine art photograph of doorway of castle David Hanlon fine art photograph of a tower David Hanlon fine art photograph of vault still filled with dirt David Hanlon fine art photograph of castle vaults

	GPS data for Saone: 1. Gate into castle used by tourist North 35o 35.728' and East 036o 03.429' Approximate elevation 1411 ft. 2. Famous Drawbridge over chasm in center of site North 35o 35.800' and East 036o 03.506' Approximate elevation 1443 ft. 3. Bath complex under excavation during 2001 North 35o 35.766' and East 036o 03.452' Approximate elevation of 1771 4. Mosque near palace and bath North 35o 35.746' and East 036o 03.453' Approximate elevation of 1446 ft. 5. Palace near mosque and bath North 35o 35.755' and East 036o 03.433' Approximate elevation of 1527 ft. 6. Tower of the Girls (Binat) North 35o 35.747' and East 036o 03.333' Approximate elevation of 1439 ft.