Al-Kahf Castle
| Al-Kahf Castle قلعة الكهف | |
|---|---|
Mamluk Sultanate (1273–1516) Ottoman Empire (1516–1918) | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Partially ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1120 |
| Built by | Saif al-Mulk ibn Amrun |
| In use | Until 19th century |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Demolished | 1816 |
Al-Kahf Castle or the Castle of the Cave (
History
The castle was built around 1120 by Saif al-Mulk ibn Amrun,Baibars finally captured it in 1273, and it remained in use until Ottoman times, when it served at times as a prison for important personages.[1][8][9] The castle was finally destroyed in 1816 by Mustafa Agha Barbar, the Ottoman governor of Tripoli.[5][6]
Overview
The castle sits on a ridge between two gorges.
References
- ^ a b c d Darke 2006, p. 196.
- ^ Setton & Baldwin 2006, p. 119.
- ^ "Rashid al-Din Sinan".
- ^ OCLC 55518032.
- ^ a b Mannheim 2001, p. 275.
- ^ a b Mannheim 2001, p. 276.
- ^ Daftary 2001, p. 247.
- ^ a b Willey 2005, p. 234.
- ^ a b Willey 2005, p. 235.
Sources
- Darke, Diana (2006), Syria, Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN 978-1-84162-162-3
- Mannheim, Ivan (2001), Syria & Lebanon handbook: the travel guide, Footprint Travel Guides, ISBN 978-1-900949-90-3
- ISBN 978-0-521-00310-0
- Willey, Peter (2005), Eagle's nest: Ismaili castles in Iran and Syria, I.B.Tauris, ISBN 978-1-85043-464-1
- ISBN 978-0-299-04834-1
