Introduction Arwad Island (Arabic: جزيرة أرواد) is one of the most historically rich and culturally unique destinations in the eastern Mediterranean. Located just off the coast of Tartus in Syria, it is the only inhabited island in the country and has been continuously occupied for more than 4,000 years. From its origins as a powerful…

Margat Castle, also known as Al-Marqab Castle, is a historic medieval fortress located near Tartus in Syria, famous for its strong defenses and strategic location. Nestled high above the Mediterranean shoreline in western Syria, Al-Marqab Castle (Arabic: قلعة المرقب) — also known to many visitors as Margat Castle — is one of the most evocative…