Aleika
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Aleika Castleis located near Tartous
at distance 85 km, it consists of two floor structures, like a castle within another. Historically (12-th century) it was under Ismaeli Arabs control, and had part during the crusades. Cemetery stones are found there with latin
inscriptions, which confirms that fights took place here during crusades
. The king Zaher Bibros is mentioned in the archives of the Syrian Tourism ministry.
Tartous
Tartus is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. Tartus is the second largest port city in Syria , and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. The population size is 98,000 .- Geography and climate :...
at distance 85 km, it consists of two floor structures, like a castle within another. Historically (12-th century) it was under Ismaeli Arabs control, and had part during the crusades. Cemetery stones are found there with latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
inscriptions, which confirms that fights took place here during crusades
Crusades
The Crusades were a series of religious wars, blessed by the Pope and the Catholic Church with the main goal of restoring Christian access to the holy places in and near Jerusalem...
. The king Zaher Bibros is mentioned in the archives of the Syrian Tourism ministry.