Salkhad

Overview

A medieval citadel on the rim of an extinct volcanic cone south of As-Suwayda, giving a wide panorama across Jabal al-Arab and the desert beyond.

Why visit

• Volcano-top fortification
• 360-degree highland views
• Almost no visitors

Historical layers

Periods recorded for this place in the DAHAB database. Open any period for its full history.

1. Ayyubid1171–1260 CE↓
2. Mamluk1260–1516 CE↓
3. Ottoman1516–1918 CE