Masyaf

Coordinates: 35°3′55.23″N 36°20′31.51″E / 35.0653417°N 36.3420861°E / 35.0653417; 36.3420861

Masyaf مصياف
A view of Masyaf Castle from ground level
Masyaf Location in Syria
Coordinates: 35°03′N 36°20′E / 35.05°N 36.333°E / 35.05; 36.333
Country	Syria
Governorate	Hama Governorate
District	Masyaf District
Elevation	447 m (1,467 ft)
Population (2009)
– Total	37,109

Masyaf (Arabic: مصياف‎ Maṣyāf) is a city in Syria, in the Hama Governorate, notable for its large medieval castle.It was used by Hashashins as their headquarters after the destruction of Alamut.

In popular culture, Masyaf is known for its appearance in the Assassin's Creed - videogame series.