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Krak des Chevaliers - Syria 80 images Created 17 Jun 2019

Krak des Chevaliers - Largely built by the Christian Knights Hospitaller who occupied it around the 12th century, the strategically positioned castle lies on a volcanic crater with a view of Homs gap which gave access to the Mediterranean coast and interior of Syria.
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  • Aleppo. Syria. View of the crusader castle known as Crac des Chevaliers (Krac des Chevalies) which is considered by many as the greatest of all crusader castles.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. The south-west tower, reservoir and ditch between the inner and outer walls of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the south-west side of Krac des Chevalies, one of the greatest crusader castles.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View through an arched window of the valley below the east side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted passageway set-up with souvenir and handicraft stalls at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the south-west side of Krac des Chevalies, one of the greatest crusader castles.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the south-west side of Krac des Chevalies, one of the greatest crusader castles.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the square tower which was the centrepiece of the lower range of defences on the southern side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the square tower which was the centrepiece of the lower range of defences on the southern side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the square tower which was the centrepiece of the lower range of defences on the southern side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. Panoramic view of the sorrounding landscape the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. Panoramic view of the sorrounding landscape the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the arched entrance to Krac des Chevalies, one of the greatest crusader castles.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the arched entrance to Krac des Chevalies, one of the greatest crusader castles.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the long rising vaulted passage to the upper level of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted passageways at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted passageways at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the long vaulted chamber that was one of the many horse stables inside the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of rising vaulted passages inside the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of stagnant waters of the reservoir between the inner and outer walls on the south side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the great slope of masonry supporting three towers on the south side the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the inner defence’s southeast tower of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the inner defence’s southeast tower of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the inner defence’s southeast tower of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the great slope of masonry supporting three towers on the south side the crusader castle. Largely built by the Christian Knights Hospitaller who occupied it around the 12th century, the strategically positioned castle lays on a volcanic crater with a view of Homs gap which gave access to the Mediterranean coast and interior of Syria. The castle eventually fell to the armies of Islam who occupied the building for hundreds of years and strengthened the defences further. Gothic, Romanesque and Arabic architectural elements and legacies are found throughout the well preserved castle which is one of the greatest masterpieces of military architecture found anywhere in the world.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the great slope of masonry supporting three towers on the south side the crusader castle. Largely built by the Christian Knights Hospitaller who occupied it around the 12th century, the strategically positioned castle lays on a volcanic crater with a view of Homs gap which gave access to the Mediterranean coast and interior of Syria. The castle eventually fell to the armies of Islam who occupied the building for hundreds of years and strengthened the defences further. Gothic, Romanesque and Arabic architectural elements and legacies are found throughout the well preserved castle which is one of the greatest masterpieces of military architecture found anywhere in the world.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_026.tif
  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted passageway at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View through an arched window of the valley below the east side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View along the ditch between the inner and outer walls of the west side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of stagnant waters of the reservoir between the inner and outer walls on the south side of the crusader castle.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_030.tif
  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the great slope of masonry supporting three towers on the south side the crusader castle.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_031.tif
  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. The south-west tower, reservoir and ditch between the inner and outer walls of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the valley below and inner and outer walls of the west side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. Panoramic view of the beautiful and green valley from the west side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View along the ditch between the inner and outer walls of the west side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. Panoramic view of the beautiful and green valley from the west side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted passageway set-up with souvenir and handicraft stalls at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted passageway set-up with souvenir and handicraft stalls at the crusader castle.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_038.tif
  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted passageway set-up with souvenir and handicraft stalls at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted passageway set-up with souvenir and handicraft stalls at the crusader castle.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_040.tif
  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted passageway set-up with souvenir and handicraft stalls at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted hall at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted hall at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of an Inner vaulted hall at the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. The inner courtyard of the crusader castle is dominated by the striking Gothic style portico or loggia.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. The inner courtyard of the crusader castle is dominated by the striking Gothic style portico or loggia.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the outstanding ogival vaulted ceiling of the Gothic style portico or loggia at the inner courtyard of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the outstanding ogival vaulted ceiling of the Gothic style portico or loggia at the inner courtyard of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the outstanding ogival vaulted ceiling of the Gothic style portico or loggia at the inner courtyard of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the outstanding ogival vaulted ceiling of the Gothic style portico or loggia at the inner courtyard of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the valley below and the outer wall defences of the south east side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the valley below and inner and outer walls of the west side of the crusader castle.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_052.tif
  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the valley below and the outer wall defences of the south east side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the building known as tower of the king’s daughter on the north western side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the valley below and the outer wall defences of the North side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the valley below and the outer wall of the North West side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the valley below and the outer wall of the North West side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the building known as tower of the king’s daughter on the north western side of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the steps leading down to the central lower courtyard of the crusader castle.
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  • Aleppo. Syria. View of the crusader castle known as Crac des Chevaliers (Krac des Chevalies) which is considered by many as the greatest of all crusader castles.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_060.tif
  • Aleppo. Syria. View of the crusader castle known as Crac des Chevaliers (Krac des Chevalies) which is considered by many as the greatest of all crusader castles.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the round tower flanking the lower range of defences on the southern side of the crusader castle. Largely built by the Christian Knights Hospitaller who occupied it around the 12th century, the strategically positioned castle lays on a volcanic crater with a view of Homs gap which gave access to the Mediterranean coast and interior of Syria.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_062.tif
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the inner defence’s southeast tower of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the inner defence’s southeast tower of the crusader castle.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_065.tif
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. The south-west tower, reservoir and ditch between the inner and outer walls of the crusader castle.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. The south-west tower, reservoir and ditch between the inner and outer walls of the crusader castle.
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  • Crusader castle. Krak des Chevaliers. Syria.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the valley below and the outer wall defences of the south east side of the crusader castle. Largely built by the Christian Knights Hospitaller who occupied it around the 12th century, the strategically positioned castle lays on a volcanic crater with a view of Homs gap which gave access to the Mediterranean coast and interior of Syria. The castle eventually fell to the armies of Islam who occupied the building for hundreds of years and strengthened the defences further. Gothic, Romanesque and Arabic architectural elements and legacies are found throughout the well preserved castle which is one of the greatest masterpieces of military architecture found anywhere in the world.
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  • Crusader castle. Krak des Chevaliers. Syria.
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  • Crusader castle. Krak des Chevaliers. Syria.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the valley below and inner and outer walls of the west side of the crusader castle.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_074.tif
  • Aleppo. Syria. View of the crusader castle known as Crac des Chevaliers (Krac des Chevalies) which is considered by many as the greatest of all crusader castles.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_075.tif
  • Aleppo. Syria. View of the crusader castle known as Crac des Chevaliers (Krac des Chevalies) which is considered by many as the greatest of all crusader castles.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_076.tif
  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the north-east side of Krac des Chevalies, one of the greatest crusader castles.
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  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the north-west side of Krac des Chevalies, one of the greatest crusader castles.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_078.tif
  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the north-west side of Krac des Chevalies, one of the greatest crusader castles.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_079.tif
  • Krak des Chevaliers. Syria. View of the east side of Krac des Chevalies, one of the greatest crusader castles. Largely built by the Christian Knights Hospitaller who occupied it around the 12th century, the strategically positioned castle lays on a volcanic crater with a view of Homs gap which gave access to the Mediterranean coast and interior of Syria. The castle eventually fell to the armies of Islam who occupied the building for hundreds of years and strengthened the defences further. Gothic, Romanesque and Arabic architectural elements and legacies are found throughout the well preserved castle which is one of the greatest masterpieces of military architecture found anywhere in the world.
    Syria_Krak_des_Chevaliers_080.tif