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Situated on the coastal region of Euphrates, about 58 kilometers from the northern part of the Der Ezzor city, Halabiye Castle, Syria is one of the major Tourist Attractions in Syria. The castle lies nestled in the district of Al Tibni which is at distance of 165 kilometers from the northeastern side of Palmyra. A visit to the Halabiye Castle, Syria will acquaint you with the eventful history of the place.

Location
The location of Halabiye Castle, Syria has been a testimony to several civilizations as well as the kingdoms which include Babylonian, Assyrian and Arameans. History says that the castle was in ruins when Alexander the great visited the site on his expedition to the Middle East. Never miss to visit this well known Syria Tourist Attraction on your visit to the place. Your Syria Tours will remain incomplete without a visit to the castle.

History
In the reign of the Seklecid in Syria, the Parthians ruled over the river basin. Halabiye was established as a major center of trade. This caused a major destruction of Halabiye Castle, Syria. However the caste was destroyed fully by Mark Anthony on his Syria conquest in 41 B. C. The castle which has been witness to many a turn of history, occupies an important position among the Castles in Syria.

Features
You can still see the ruins of Halabiye Castle, Syria. Although the Armenians tried to revive the castle, the final blow was given by the Romans. An examination of the ruins of the castle reveals that the castle has large arches. The architectural style of the castle reflects the strong sense of architecture of the medieval people.

Halabiye Castle, Syria still attracts a lot of tourists to the place. The place is of special interest to the students of architecture and history. The tour packages offered by the travel agencies and the hotel authorities in Syria include a visit to the place in their itinerary. The place can be easily accessed from the city if you hire a car. You can visit the castle on a day trip from Syria too. The location of the castle is also well known for its scenic beauty.

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