Location: 40 km from Lattakia Map
Found: 12th century
Ruins of medieval Bani Qahtan Castle is situated 40 km from Lattakia in Syria. Bani Qahtan Castle was constructed in the 12th century. The castle was a stronghold of Ismaeli Arabs. In 1188 it was captured by legendary Muslim leader Salaheddin Al-Ayoubi. Much of the castle lies in ruins today. Parts of its walls and structures were broken to reuse to build local structures.
Around 1131, it was taken over by mountain people,
until Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi seized it , then the castle was
neglected because of its lack of military importance, and some think
it is the Emir’s palace or military commander. More From being a
castle. Recently, the castle regained some importance, and the
Ministry of Tourism took care of it , given its tourist location
near the Valley of the Kings . It is noted that there are some
houses on the campus of the castle, and the presence of agricultural
activity on its lands, which caused the destruction of a large part
of the castle.
Bani Qahtan fort (village and resort)
The resort town is located near the wonderful castle built Qahtan
and gained the town name of them, follow the terms of the letter
Almsterh area Qerdaha province of Latakia . Bani Qahtan Castle is
characterized by a picturesque nature and a distinguished enchanting
location and the presence of a pure groundwater spring and wonderful
mountains and forests .