Al-Sheikh Deeb Castle
Al-Sheikh Deeb Castle (Arabic: قلعة الشيخ ديب) is a medieval hilltop castle which was built near Qalay'ah, Duraykish District, Syria.
| Al-Sheikh Deeb Castle | |
|---|---|
قلعة الشيخ ديب | |
| Tartus Governorate, Syria | |
 al-Sheikh Deeb Castle, Tartus Governorate, Syria | |
  Al-Sheikh Deeb Castle | |
| Coordinates | 34°56′52″N 36°15′30″E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruined |
History
The castle which was built of volcanic rocks is located on a hill with an elevation of 976 metres (3,202 ft) to the north of Hosn Suleiman in the valley between "al-Nabi Saleh" and "al-Nabi Matta" mountains.[1] It was occupied by the Roman Empire following the overthrow of Zenobia's rule.[2]
References
- "قلعة "الشيخ ديب" الانضمام إلى لائحة الآثار السورية". esyria.sy (in Arabic). 5 November 2011.
- "قلعة الشيخ ديب… أثر وسط الطبيعة الخضراء". SANA (in Arabic). 17 February 2020.
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