The original fortress at the location had been built in 1031 for the emir of Aleppo.

Only one wall was kept of the original fortress.

It is lower than the original fortress.

The few remnants of the original fortress occupy the western extreme of the hill.

The original fortress dates to the 11th century, and is still in use today by the Yemeni military.

This part of the medieval citadel comprises remains of the original fortress.

The area's original fortress had already been torn down by 1294.

Local history states that British administrators augmented the structure of the original fortress.

Of the original medieval fortress, only the façade of a wall remains.

The original fortress was built before the Renaissance.