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There are many settlements that have been established as a city of rescue in the early Islamic period, and to the present day have only been destroyed by the ruins. Among them, Rahbe, which is now within the Syrian borders, is one of the important castle cities that is often spoken in the Middle Ages sources. Rahbe, with its strategic location on the edge of the Euphrates and especially its protected castle with a double wall, has been a coveted city for many rulers since the early periods when the Muslims were established in the 9th century, it has been an important reference point for flights from Iraq to the west. From the 12th century to the 13th century. After the century, the Rahbe, which gained more importance with the arrival of the Mongols to the region as a castle-city, has often exchanged hands among many local rulers as a result of the power struggles that have occurred in these centuries. The city, which has lost its ancient importance after the Ottoman rule, is today a settlement that has left only the ruins of the castle. In this article, in light of various Middle Ages sources, we will try to provide information about the establishment of the city of Rahbe, its historical geography, political, geographical, economic, internal and architectural status.