Syrian castle of Salahadin to be put on the UNESCO list
Syria, Local, 1/6/2005

An archeological report for SANA on tourism in Lattakia on the Syrian coast said Wednesday that the historical castle of Salahadin will be included soon in the list of the international legacy of the United Nation Educational and Scientific Organization (UNESCO).

Regarding the importance of the castle, it attracts visitors' attention due to its uniqueness as well as the archeological authorities and the international institutions because of its restoration.

An engineer from the Archeological Directorate in Lattakia, Jamal Hayder, said that great efforts were made for digging the debris and the sand that effaced a considerable deal of the castle's historical marks as well as for supporting its faltering walls.

"The castle's situation has witnessed a beautiful illumination to show its great architectural structure for tourists" he added. Castle of Salahaldin has a unique historical and environmental view that differentiated it from all castles in the world, it also carries the name of one of the Syrian historical heroes. Being included in the UNESCO list, the castle will double the number of tourists in Syria as well it will boost the tourist and cultural movement.

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