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The Phoenician
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Welcome, everyone!
Through this channel, we will explore some of the world's most popular travel destinations and iconic ancient sites -- sites that connect us with our forbearers and teach us lessons for the future.
The materials on this channel are protected by the copyright laws of the United States of America. The content is mine: The script, filming, basic editing, and production are all my personal efforts to convey to you a glimpse into some of the world's most spectacular ancient structures and cultural gems.
Join me on this journey and leave a comment if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
The Phoenician
Through this channel, we will explore some of the world's most popular travel destinations and iconic ancient sites -- sites that connect us with our forbearers and teach us lessons for the future.
The materials on this channel are protected by the copyright laws of the United States of America. The content is mine: The script, filming, basic editing, and production are all my personal efforts to convey to you a glimpse into some of the world's most spectacular ancient structures and cultural gems.
Join me on this journey and leave a comment if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
The Phoenician
Syria | The Knights Hospitaller of Margat (Al-Marqab Castle): A Documentary
My friends:
My new documentary takes you to Margat Castle, also known as, Al-Marqab Castle or the Castle of the Watchtower. The documentary will focus on the Order of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, or the Knights Hospitaller, or the Hospitallers for short.
Additionally, if you ever played the video game, Uncharted 3, you will see Syria's castle, Margat, in real life in this documentary. You will be able to connect the castle you saw in the video game with the actual Castle of Margat in real life. :)
Enjoy the content and post your questions, if you have any, in the comments section.
Respectfully,
The Phoenician
Note: The content of this film is copyrighted and protected under the laws of the United States. Redistribution, reproduction, or reediting of any or all parts of this content without the written consent of the Phoenician Media Productions is a violation of the copyright laws of the United States.
#knights #hospitaler #knights_hospitaller #stjohn #syria #syriancatholic #syriacastle #crusades #crusaderkings3 #medievalhistory #medievalcastle #templar #templars #uncharted3drakesdeception #uncharted3 #uncharted3drake
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Presenter & Narrator:
Dr. Ali Khalil
Filmed, Written, Directed, and Produced By:
Dr. Ali Khalil
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Music Source: UA-cam Audio Library
Angelic Forest by Doug Maxwell; Media Right Productions
Cantus Firmus Monks by Doug Maxwell; Media Right Productions
Amicus Meus Anonymous Choir
Emergent by Scott Buckley
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Actors:
Joe Scott as the Grandmaster
Andrew Scott as a member of the Hospitallers Order
Jon Lamothe as a member of the Hospitallers Order
Ali Ibrahim as Qalawun -- the leader of the Muslim armies.
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Archive:
Acting scenes are obtained and licensed from Pond 5.
#thephoenician #thephoeniciantraveler #margatcastle #syria
My new documentary takes you to Margat Castle, also known as, Al-Marqab Castle or the Castle of the Watchtower. The documentary will focus on the Order of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, or the Knights Hospitaller, or the Hospitallers for short.
Additionally, if you ever played the video game, Uncharted 3, you will see Syria's castle, Margat, in real life in this documentary. You will be able to connect the castle you saw in the video game with the actual Castle of Margat in real life. :)
Enjoy the content and post your questions, if you have any, in the comments section.
Respectfully,
The Phoenician
Note: The content of this film is copyrighted and protected under the laws of the United States. Redistribution, reproduction, or reediting of any or all parts of this content without the written consent of the Phoenician Media Productions is a violation of the copyright laws of the United States.
#knights #hospitaler #knights_hospitaller #stjohn #syria #syriancatholic #syriacastle #crusades #crusaderkings3 #medievalhistory #medievalcastle #templar #templars #uncharted3drakesdeception #uncharted3 #uncharted3drake
______________________________________________________________________
Presenter & Narrator:
Dr. Ali Khalil
Filmed, Written, Directed, and Produced By:
Dr. Ali Khalil
______________________________________________________________________
Music Source: UA-cam Audio Library
Angelic Forest by Doug Maxwell; Media Right Productions
Cantus Firmus Monks by Doug Maxwell; Media Right Productions
Amicus Meus Anonymous Choir
Emergent by Scott Buckley
_____________________________________________________________________
Actors:
Joe Scott as the Grandmaster
Andrew Scott as a member of the Hospitallers Order
Jon Lamothe as a member of the Hospitallers Order
Ali Ibrahim as Qalawun -- the leader of the Muslim armies.
______________________________________________________________________
Archive:
Acting scenes are obtained and licensed from Pond 5.
#thephoenician #thephoeniciantraveler #margatcastle #syria
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This video takes you behind the scenes to journey through the creation stages of my documentary, The Knights Hospitaller of Margat. The actual documentary will be available here on my channel tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 2:30 pm Eastern time. Enjoy and leave your questions, if you have any, in the comments section.
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Syria Castles I History, Crusades, and Medieval Structures
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In 2022, I flew to Syria to film three new documentaries about Syria's crusader castles. During this conversation, I spoke with two tourism professionals, and we discussed the history of crusader orders, such as the Knights Hospitaller and the Templars and their contributions to the history of Syria's coastal line, the castles they constructed, and the heritage they left behind. Questions and c...
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Syria | The Knights Hospitaller of Margat Castle Official Trailer
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PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND | DRONE SHOTS 2022
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Join me on an aerial journey above the beautiful city of Providence in the Ocean State, and if you have any questions, leave them in the comments section, and I will respond promptly.
Syria | The Legendary Assassins & the Castle of Masyaf
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Assassin's Creed Fans & History Buffs: In 2022, I traveled to Masyaf, Syria-the home of the Legendary Assassins. In this short documentary, we explore the Fortress of Masyaf and the history of the Assassins Order. Note: The content of this film is copyrighted and protected under the laws of the United States. #masyaf #syria #assassins #creed #assassinscreed #syriacastle #masyafcastle #hashashin...
Norfolk, Virginia
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Norfolk, Virginia is the epitome of southern charm. Join me in this brief video for a quick glimpse into Dixie Land. If you are a rock fan specifically a fan of bands, such as Good Charlotte and New Found Glory you'll find this video to be particularly enjoyable, or at least, interesting. As the habit goes, leave a comment if you have any questions. #ThePhoenician #Norfolk #Virginia
Las Vegas!
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In early 2020, I presented a topic on student success at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Join me on this brief journey and mention your favorite spot/things to do in the comment section below.
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Welcome, everyone! Through this channel, we will explore some of the world's most iconic and ancient cultural sites sites that connect us with our forbearers and teach us lessons for the future. The materials on this channel are protected by the copyright laws of the United States of America. The content is mine: The script, filming, basic editing, and production are all my personal efforts to ...
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Beirut, Lebanon | A Ride Through Lebanon's Capital City
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Damascus, Syria in 2020 | A Ride Through Old Damascus! 🇸🇾🇺🇸
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Syria | Krak de Chevaliers | Al-Hosn Citadel
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Syria | Krak de Chevaliers | Al-Hosn Citadel
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Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
No books, no wisdom. Just you fratello mio. Requescat in pace, Altair.
well done Excellent and concise and historically accurate Thank you I would hope to visit Syria someday Fascinating history
Thank you very much for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed watching my documentary, and I hope you’ll be able to visit Syria one day.
I can tell you have a passion for history and film, and you merged them together into my favorite film genre, a documentary! I bet this was hard work, but it is incredible. Not many documentaries exist on UA-cam about the Crusader Era of the levant. Thanks for making this!!!
Thank you very much for your comment! Yes, your observation is accurate. I have a passion for creating this kind of content, and I build most of it by myself--starting with writing the script, hiring actors, getting them the costume, filming, and of course, editing the content and adding the music and sound effects. I am delighted to know you enjoyed watching my documentary, and I would like to invite you to subscribe if this makes sense to you. The next episode will be "Krak de Chevaliers: The Return." I will delve into the Hospitallers' triumphs, failures, and the impact of deception on their former stronghold: The might Krak de Chevaliers. :)
100%.siur men.d🎉
Dear friend: I am not sure I understand what “siur mend” means in your native language, and I appreciate you clarifying in English if possible 😊. Thank you for watching and for your comment 🙏🏻
makapili ninja
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Imagine filming an assassins creed short film in that castle That'd be so cool
That’s what I did except that I told the actual story of the Order of the Assassins instead of the fictional story we saw in the game.
@@ThePhoenicianTraveler woah yeah i noticed the assassin guy at the beginning Kinda thought it was some event happening there lol, but i kinda meant like a full like ac short film Seeing altiar just being a badass But yeah that assassin part was cool
Absolutely awesome! Excellent presentation....
Thank you very much for your kind words! I am delighted you enjoyed my new documentary, and I appreciate you and the time you spent to watch it :)
Fantasic Job brother!
So glad you enjoyed this documentary about the Order of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem -- or the great Order of the Knights Hospitaller! I appreciate you and your support, brother.
wow, I'm always amazed with your work. This turned out absolutely amazing. You are going places my friend. If teaching doesn't work out, you definitely have a career in historic film making. I look forward to future videos you come out with.
I’m glad you enjoyed watching this film! It is, in a way, a form of teaching. It has the visuals as a plus 😊…I am delighted you found this documentary enjoyable to watch, and I’ll share with you the next episode about the Knights Templar when it becomes available.
I enjoyed this very much, just as much as your other films, your amazing. I'm looking forward to the next one ☺️
Excellent job! Really enjoyed the narration and your edits were great. Keep up the great work! 👍 🛡
So glad you enjoyed watching it! I appreciate you and your support for this film and channel 🙏🏻😊
Outstanding piece of work my friend. best of luck Keep up the remarkable work🎆🎉
Thank you very much, my friend! I am so delighted you enjoyed this film, and I appreciate your continued support of this channel. :)
Great work, my friend. I liked the intro and how you told the story about the castle in a perfect way. Thank you so much for your hard work in showcasing the treasures of Syria. ❤️
Thank you, friend! I appreciate you and the support you’ve shown toward my channel over the years. I hope you’re well 🙏🏻
Very nice
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the film 🙏🏻
Great job my friend 👏🏻❤
Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed watching it 🙏🏻😊
Nice job
The next episode will be about the Knights Templar in Tartus. Get ready! 😊
@@ThePhoenicianTraveler glad to know that and i'm waiting to watch... i think it's gonna be great like this💛💛💛
Nice job
Glad you enjoyed it, Madeleine 😊
Can't wait to see the documentary thx for your hard work buddy ❤
Thank you very much, my friend. Enjoy the content (with some coffee) 😊🙏🏻
So exciting 😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for participating 🙏🏻😊
Thought there was two assassins, that infiltrated the templers; and gained his trust, then they killed him…
What i knew that hasshahins ie muslim secret group were real but masyaf is too how? Its exactly build like masyaf only one way leading yo castle and on top of mountain
You are correct. The Assassins or Hashashin were a secret group of Ismaili Muslims. Masyaf Castle is located in Syria, and it was the de facto capital of their state. These historical facts are accurate, and they inspired the creators of the popular video game, Assassin’s Creed. I hope this clarifies, and I invite you to subscribe to my channel for more.
Great job💓 this is Syria that i love😍
Thank you, Madeline! It was nice meeting you, and thank you for facilitating my visit to the site at the Castle of Tortosa! 🙏🏻
My pleasure...and it's your place💙
"Nothing is true everything is permitted"
Amazing! I look forward to watching the full documentary! When will it be available on UA-cam?
Thank you for your comment! I’m finishing the final touches to it, and I’ll publish it soon.
Wow! This video beautifully summarized many of the most impressive landmarks in ancient Syria. I am happy to see such a great production about that ancient land.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed watching it 🙏🏻
An excellent short documentary about the Castle of Arwad and Amrit! I just wish it was a bit longer!
I’ll keep the duration in mind for my future documentaries. Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻
I had the pleasure of visiting Krak des Chevaliers in Syria over a decade ago! It is so nice to watch this documentary. Brought great memories! Well done!
Wonderful! Glad you had a chance to visit! It’s a remarkable place for sure.
This documentary about the Assassins is really well done! Arguably, the best content about the Assassins Order on UA-cam! Impressive!
Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate you 🙏🏻
Wow that was beautiful and some professional editing and filming I wish if it was longer
Thank you very much! The full documentary will be available here as soon as possible 🙏🏻
I'm lucky. I visited this place in 2023.
That’s wonderful! I have plans to re-visit Krak des Chevaliers in the future. It’ll be nice to do another documentary about it 😊
fantastic documentary. keep making good stuff!
Thank you very much for watching my documentary and for your kind comment! I am glad you enjoyed watching it :)
Damn so it’s real place ? I thought it’s Ubisoft imagination
Good evening, Hal! How are you? Yes! Masyaf is a real place in what is now modern-day Syria in the Middle East. Additionally, the Order of the Assassins is a historically factual order that originated in what is now modern-day Iran. The creators of Assassin's Creed were actually inspired by the historical facts of the actual Order of Assassins or Hashasheen. I hope you enjoyed watching my documentary, and I invite you to subscribe so you can be alerted of the upcoming documentary about Margat Castle and the Crusader Order of the Knights Hospitaller.
yeah Assassin's were a muslim shia sect
jajajaja xd
Well, if you remember playing it, there was a part that said: This game is based on historical events and characters, created by a multicultural team of different religious beliefs.
I see you used Imovie to edit
Hi, Alan! iMovie is a good program, but I actually never used it for my content. I use a different and a more sophisticated software that offers better features. Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻
Im ismaili nizari
What’s ur belief system if u don’t mind.
Amazing 😻
Thank you, Dr! Glad you enjoyed watching my documentary 🙏🏻
My wife made me play AC 1 again (she is from Syria) and the game brought me here. The whole story is so super interesting
Thank you for your comment! I’m glad you enjoyed watching my documentary about the Order of the Assassins. Yes, the historical facts about the assassins are truly amazing-especially when one factors in the very humble tools they had to stand up against an ocean of enemies.
What. A girl gamer
❤ Too cool. History matters.
It really does! Thank you for your comment, and I am glad you enjoyed watching the content :)
rashid ud din sinan our leader .. a great warrior of his time..😊
He really was! Thank you for your comment and for watching my documentary :)
It destroyed by Al mulk ul Zahir Baibaras
Yes! The Order of the Assassins in Syria was defeated by the Mamluks under Baibars's leadership. Thank you for watching my documentary and for your comment :)
It’s honestly interesting to hear how even the assassin order from AC was based on a real assassin order and everything is so damn cool
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment! You’re absolutely right! The Assassins Order is fascinating, and so is the game that was born out of this historical body of Ismaili warriors.
I would love to visit this castle but i feel like Syria is not a safe place to be.
Hi there! Thank you for your comment! Syria is safe with the exception of Idlib Province. You can easily visit Krak de Chevalier, Margat Castle, Saladin Castle, Palmyra, Damascus, and Aleppo. If you’re concerned, you can always get a tour guide who can take you around Syria. No problem. I’ll be there again this summer to complete filming my new documentary about the Knights Hospitaller, and I’ll share it here as soon as it is ready.
It is a good life we leed brother the best may it never change and may it never change us❤
Ywahh baby Assassin's creed❤❤❤
You should also do a lot on the Knights Templars as well they are good reads and studys
Hi, Alex! I will be publishing two episodes about the Templars. They built the Chastel Blanc and the Castle of Tortosa, and I’ve already filmed the episodes. However, I plan on publishing my documentary about the Knights Hospitaller and Margat Castle first. If you like this kind of content, I’d like to invite you to subscribe, and I thank you for your thoughtful comment.
@@ThePhoenicianTravelersomeone is talking about rodrigo borgia it seems
Might have to do one about Alamut in iran since it will appear in the new assassin's creed mirage for those who don't know Alamut was also a HQ for the order itself
Yes! Alamut Castle was actually the first headquarters of the Order of the Assassins. However, it is nothing but ruins today, unfortunately.
Hide in plain site stay your blade from the flesh of the inoccent
The Legendary Assassins have truly earned their reputation of being a legendary order. Respect 🙏🏻
Most informative. The main Persian base of 'Order of Assassin's' base at Alamut Castle in Persia (Iran), also Masyaf Castle (Syria). Apparently both founded by Persian 'Hasan-i Sabbah' in 1090. Alamut and Lambsar Castles, became the foundation of a network of 'Isma'ilism' fortresses throughout Persia and Syria, that formed the locations basis of the 'Order of Assassin's' power (including: Syrian strongholds at Masyaf, Abu Qubays, al-Qadmus and al-Kahf. Operating for almost 300 years, from 1090 until 1275 BCE. During that time, they lived in the mountains of Persia and in Syria, and held/operated a strict subterfuge policy throughout the Middle East, through the covert murder of Muslim and Christian leaders who were considered enemies of the 'Isma'ili' state. the 'Isma'ili' State was eventually destroyed after the Mongol invasion of Persia and by 1275, the Mongols had fully destroyed and eliminated the 'Order of Assassins'. Ref: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia & elsewhere 2023.
Xavier: thank you for your thoughtful and detailed post! I enjoyed reading every word of it, and I’m delighted to know you enjoyed watching my documentary. Without a doubt, the Assassins have embraced a strategy of conducting a series of covert operations to decapitate the leaders of their enemies, and in doing so, they succeeded in dominating the landscape, despite being heavily outnumbered. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts! I’ll be posting my new documentary about the Order of the Knights Hospitaller and Margat Castle soon, and I’d like to invite you to subscribe.
Hasan was arab
No. Hasan Sabah was Persian; his father was an Arab-specifically from Yemen.
@@ThePhoenicianTraveler Please re-read the posting, which is correct and relates to 1090AD, map & times. [...founded by Persian 'Hasan-i Sabbah' in 1090...] Father not relevant. Thanks.
Xavier: I read it, and it was correct, which is why you’re able to see it on my channel. My response was not to your original post; rather, it was to user-uk’s claim that Hasan Sabah was Arab, which, of course, he was not. Thank you for your comment 🙏🏻
Keep up the good work❤
Thank you very much for your comment 🙏🏻
We so proud of you Ali. We truly appreciate your job and your way of showing our beautiful city ❤
You’re most welcome! The truth speaks for itself 😊🙏🏻
Amazing
Thank you, Johnny! I am glad you enjoyed watching my documentary. My next one will be available on this channel soon. It is about the Order of the Knights Hospitaller and Margat Castle.