The citadel was built by the Ottoman Empire, although it contains remains dating back to the Assyrian period. In December 2014, ISIL blew up the city's northern and western walls, causing extensive damage
The citadel was built by the Ottoman Empire, although it contains remains dating back to the Assyrian period. In December 2014, ISIL blew up the city's northern and western walls, causing extensive damage
Castles 
