Krak des Chevaliers

The Krak des Chevaliers is a medieval fortress that was the headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller during the crusades. It is located in modern Syria.

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  Seen from the village nearby

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  View of the fortress

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  From outside

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  Outside view

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  Gothic cloister by the fortress yard

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  Space between the inner and outer walls and plain at the foot of the fortress

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  Space between the inner and outer walls

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  Plan of the Krak des Chevaliers

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  Artist rendering

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  Southern View

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  Southern Wall

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  Inscription latine

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  Jeu de société dans le banc de pierre à l'embrasure de la fenêtre

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  The aqueduct

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  The cistern

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  The inner wall