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Marqab / Margat

facts in brief


Part of Henry Raignauld's map, 1629
Part of Henry Raignauld's map, 1629





Facts in brief:

Ancient fortress, situated on the road between Tripoli and Latakia; one of the major strongholds of the Hospitallers; besieged by Saladin in 1188; captured by Mameluk sultan of Qalawun in 1285



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