Abu Qubays Castle

Syria / Hhamah / as-Suqaylabiyah /
 ruins, place with historical importance, fortification
used already by the Byzantines in 999, it was held by local emirs and later ossupied by the crusaders beginning 12th century, before the Ismailis took over.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Qubays
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Coordinates:   35°14'7"N   36°19'50"E
This article was last modified 9 years ago