Aleika

Aleika

Aleika castle (Arabic قلعة العليقة)is located near Tartous at distance 85 km, it consists of two floor structures, like a castle within another. Historically (12-th century) it was under Ismaeli Arabs control, and had part during the crusades. Cemetery stones are found there with latin inscriptions, which confirms that fights took place here during crusades. The king Zaher Bibros is mentioned in the archives of the Syrian Tourism ministry.

External links

* [http://www.syriancastles.com/alaliqua.htm Aleika castle]

See also

List of castles in Syria


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