Palmyra – Qalaat Shirkuh تدمر – قلعة شيركوه
Located west of Palmyra (تدمر) and constructed with stones from its ancient ruins is the Ayyubid-era fortress Qalaat Shirkuh (قلعة شيركوه). Featuring …
Qalaat Jaabar قلعة جعبر
Qalaat Jaabar (قلعة جعبر) is an Ayyubid-era castle located on what was formally a hilltop position overlooking the Euphrates. Now, due to …
Qalaat Sheizar قلعة شيزر
Qalaat Sheizar (قلعة شيزر) is an impressive Arab castle located to the north of Hama (حماة) overlooking a vital river crossing point on the Orontes. …
Qalaat al-Shamamis قلعة الشماميس
Qalaat al-Shamamis (قلعة الشماميس) is a largely ruined Ayyubid-era castle located just a few kilometers northwest of Salamiyeh (سلمية). The castle dates from …
Qalaat al-Madiq قلعة المضيق
Qalaat al-Madiq (قلعة المضيق) is a large village located on the main road that travels the length of the eastern side of …
Qalaat Najm قلعة نجم
Qalaat Najm (قلعة نجم) is an impressive fortress located on the west bank of the Euphrates River east of Aleppo (حلب). The …
Harem حارم
Harem (حارم) is small town overlooking the rich Plain of Amuq to the east of Antioch (modern Antakya), across the border with …
Maarat al-Naaman معرة النعمان
Maarat al-Naaman (معرة النعمان) is a large town located in a somewhat prosperous agricultural belt on the southeastern edge of the limestone …
Bosra بصری
Bosra (بصری) is one of Syria’s most incredible historic sites and should be considered a must for any visitor. Perhaps more than …
Salkhad صلخد
Salkhad (صلخد), a predominantly Druze town to the southeast of al-Suweida (السويداء), has had a long history dating to pre-Islamic times. The …