Fakhr al-Din al-Ma’ni Castle, Ibn Maan Castle, or Palmyra Castle is considered one of the most prominent landmarks and monuments of the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria, located on the largest and highest mountains of Palmyra at a height of 150 meters above the surface of the earth, the castle overlooks Palmyra and its oasis.
The castle can be traced back to the time of the Crusades, when it was built during the reign of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, and it is named after Prince Fakhr al-Din al-Maani the 2nd in the early 17th century AD.
The castle, located on a high rocky foundation, was a well-protected site of fortification with thick and high walls, which was also surrounded by a moat that was only available through a drawbridge. The site of the castle and Palmyra in 1980 became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of the archaeological monuments of a great city, which was one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world.
