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Krak des Chevaliers (Kalat el Hösn)

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Country:  Syria Founder: Raymond du Puy
Region:  Building structure: Donjon inside curtain wall
Place: Homs Castle type: Rock castle
Era: 12-th century Condition: Damaged

Description: 
Remarkable: One of the largest and best preserved crusader castles. Conquered by the muslims in 1271.
Website: http://www.syriagate.com/Syria/about/cities/Homs/krakdeschevalier.htm
 
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