Krak des Chevaliers - Syria

 Krak des Chevaliers is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of the city of Homs, 

close to the border of Lebanon.

 

This pic was taken from a bus on its way to Homs from Damascus.

 

 

This is one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world.

Well, at least it was until the recent war.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26696113

 

 

The Crac des Chevaliers was built by the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem from 1142 to 1271. With further construction by the Mamluks in the late 13th century, it ranks among the best-preserved examples of the Crusader castles.

 

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The inside of the krak de C..

 

 

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i CAME across some more recent pics of the Krak De C recently.
So sad to see this damage. The Syrian war has been so hard on people and history

                               1999                                                                        2016??

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A few quick sketches from the taxi. Magnificent place !