Tartus

The second most important Syrian seaport on the Mediterranean. It was called Antaradus by the Phoenicians, and Tortosa by the Crusaders. Tortosa  became one of the main supply ports for the Crusaders and a military base of considerable importance. It was the last mainland city held by the Templars,but recovered by Muslems in 1291.

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