Krak des Chevaliers: Quick Facts

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Stone fortress Krak des Chevaliers stands atop a hill in Syria, with thick defensive walls, towers, and arched entryways, overlooking a distant mountain landscape.

Krak des Chevaliers, a Crusader fortress located to the west of Ḥimṣ, Syria.

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