Syria Gate
A castle on a rocky ridge above the Orontes, best known as the seat of the Banu Munqidh and Usama ibn Munqidh in the 12th century.
History
Held by the Banu Munqidh from 1081 until an earthquake in 1157.
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A castle on a rocky ridge above the Orontes, best known as the seat of the Banu Munqidh and Usama ibn Munqidh in the 12th century.
Held by the Banu Munqidh from 1081 until an earthquake in 1157.