Masyaf مصياف
Masyaf (مصياف) is a predominantly Ismaili town about 45 kilometers west of Hama (حماة). The primary attraction of Masyaf (مصياف) is the …
Deir al-Salib دير الصليب
The remains of two Byzantine churches are located on opposite ends of this small Alawite village near Masyaf (مصياف). The western church, …
Qasr Ibn Wardan قصر ابن وردان
Qasr Ibn Wardan (قصر ابن وردان) is a fascinating Byzantine church and palace complex located at the edge of the desert to …
al-Andarin الاندرين
The remote Byzantine site of al-Andarin (الاندرين) is spread over a vast area at the edges of the semi-desert, about twenty-five kilometers …
Ithriya اثريا
The small desert village of Ithriya (اثريا) was once the site of the ancient Roman settlement of Seriana. Remains of its beautiful third …
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 …
Salamiyeh سلمية
Salamiyeh (سلمية) is a predominantly Ismaili town located about forty kilometers east of Hama (حماة). The town has had a long history dating …
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 …
Beehive Houses القبب
Known as “beehive houses”, these traditional homes are constructed from dirt, mud, straw and stone in a rounded conical shape. These attractive …
Qalaat al-Rasafeh قلعة الرصافة
Qalaat al-Rasafeh (قلعة الرصافة) is a little known and seldom visited Ismaili castle located about seven kilometers into the mountains southwest of …