Fakhreddin Almaani Castle

Fakhreddin Almaani Castle

Palmyra at Islamic rule

In 634 the first Muslims arrived in Palmyra. The city was taken by the Muslim Arabs under Khalid ibn Walid in 636. In the 6th century, Fakhreddine al Maany castle was built on top of a mountain overlooking the oasis. The castle was surrounded by a moat, with access only available through a drawbridge. The city of Palmyra was kept intact. After the year 800 people started abandoning the city. In 1089 it suffered an earthquake and was completely abandoned.

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List of castles in Syria


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