The Short-Lived Castle of the Knights Templar - Apparently.
The short-lived Castle of the Knights Templar in Cyprus was abandoned just nine years after its construction. Built in 1306 by the Knights Templar, a military order, the castle was an impressive fortress with a moat, towers, and walls. However, in 1310, the Knights Templar were disbanded by King Philip IV of France, and their properties, including the castle in Cyprus, were seized by the crown. The castle remained abandoned until its ruins were used as a quarry for building materials.