In 1226 , Syrian geographer Yaqut al - Hamawi visited Darum .
In 1226 , Syrian geographer Yaqut al - Hamawi noted it was one of the cities of Lot and contained a ruined castle .
In 1226 , Syrian geographer Yaqut al - Hamawi visited Darum and noted it was one of the cities of Lot and contained a ruined castle .