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