Historic site · Syria
Krak des Chevaliers
Crusader castle near Homs, Syria
About Krak des Chevaliers
Krak des Chevaliers is a medieval castle in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world. The site was first inhabited in the 11th century by Kurdish troops garrisoned there by the Mirdasids. In 1142 it was given by Raymond II, Count of Tripoli, to the order of the Knights Hospitaller. It remained occupied by them until it was reconquered by the Muslims in 1271.
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Krak des Chevaliers is in Syria. The nearest city is Tallkalakh, about 10 km away.
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