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Krak des Chevaliers
Krak des Chevaliers, transliterated Crac des Chevaliers, is a Crusader fortress in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval military castles in the world. In Arabic, the fortress is called Qal'at al-Ḥiṣn, the word Krak coming from the Syriac karak, meaning fortress. It is located approximately 40 km west of the city of Homs, close to the border of Lebanon, and is administratively part of the Homs Governorate.
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Travel Culture Architecture Cultural Heritage Historical Landmarks UNESCO World Heritage Site Middle East Medieval Architecture Fortifications Fortress Middle Eastern History Syria
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