at-Taiyiba — Castle of St Elias

Also known as at-Taiyiba, 'Afra, Castle of St Elias, Saint Elyes, Effraon, castrum S. Helyae

A small Frankish castle perched above the modern village of Tuba Zangariyya / Taibe in eastern Galilee, known in the sources as the Castle of St Elias. It guarded the upland road between the Sea of Galilee and the Jezreel Valley. Part of its concentric walls, a barrel-vaulted gate passage, and remains of a square inner tower still stand among the village houses.

Coordinates: 32.6044°, 35.4444°

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