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The Damascus Citadel is located in the north west corner of the old city and lies on the location where the Roman Castrum (military camp) once existed. It is thought that the site was used as a military camp in pre-Roman times and continued well afterwards. However, the actual Citadel was not built until around 10th-11th century when fortifying the city against Crusader invasions was necessary. Later during successive Mongol invasions, the citadel was almost completely destroyed, but was restored after each invasion, most recently under the Mamlukes. During Ottoman rule, the citadel was neglected and left to decay, but for periods it was used as a prison. It is now closed for excavation and restoration works with the hopes of opening to visitors sometime in the future.
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citadel by call_me_rhiaLeave a Comment Address: sharia ath-tharwaDirections: in the old town, besides souq al-hamiddiyya
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The original Roman fort that stood here was strengthened during the 13th century to resist Crusader attacks. Leave a Comment Directions: The north-west corner of the Old City
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Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the world & there have been many buildings upon buildings lie on top of one another all through the centuries ! Leave a Comment
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