Masyaf
Masyaf (Arabic: مصياف Maṣyāf) is a ceety in Sirie, in the Hama Govrenorate, notable for its muckle medieval castle. It wis uised bi Hashashins as their heidquarters efter the destruction o Alamut.
Masyaf مصياف | |
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A view o Masyaf Castle frae grund level | |
Coordinates: 35°03′N 36°20′E / 35.050°N 36.333°E | |
Kintra | Sirie |
Govrenorate | Hama Govrenorate |
Destricts o Sirie | Masyaf Destrict |
Elevation | 447 m (1,467 ft) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 37,109 |
In popular cultur, Masyaf is kent for its appearance in the Assassin's Creed video gemme series.