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A view of part of the fortress (foreground) and the modern city of Masyaf (background), 2004. The Allied Powers captured Syria from the Ottomans in 1917, after which the residents largely abandoned the fortress of Masyaf. British general T. E. Lawrence rested in Masyaf and remarked that the fortress was being used as a poorhouse at the time. [19]
Masyaf and the surrounding town functioned as the capital of a Nizari emirate from the middle of the 12th century until the end of the 13th century. Saladin besieged it in May 1176, but the siege did not last long and it concluded with a truce. Current research indicates it was held by the Nizari Isma'ilis at that time. [3]
Bandera, Real: state/Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife An excellent illustration of Edwards Plateau flora and fauna. Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge: 1980: Bailey: federal/US Fish & Wildlife Service
San Marcos Nature Center: San Marcos: Hays: Texas Hill Country: website, operated by the City in the 6-acre Crook Park, focus is the San Marcos River watershed ecosystem Sea Center Texas: Lake Jackson: Brazoria: Texas Coastal Bend: website, marine aquarium, fish hatchery and nature center operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
A natural beauty which will be remembered by many people across the country
The Texas A&M University Health Science Center and Houston Methodist Hospital have reached an agreement to fund the center for health and nature Texas medical centers exploring potential benefits ...
Americans in all age brackets are making far less money than they think they need to be successful, according to new research. A "Secret to Success" study published Tuesday by Empower, a financial ...
This is a List of National Historic Landmarks in Texas and other landmarks of equivalent landmark status in the state. The United States' National Historic Landmark (NHL) program is operated under the auspices of the National Park Service, and recognizes structures, districts, objects, and similar resources according to a list of criteria of national significance. [1]