Krak Des Chevaliers
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| Address | Syria |
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| Opened | 1031 |
| Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Mon |
| Area | 238 |
| Phone | 0533 601 20 45 |
| Did you know | During the Syrian Civil War that began in 2011, UNESCO voiced concerns that the war might lead to the damage of important cultural sites such as Krak des Chevaliers. |
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| ID | 809381 |
About Krak Des Chevaliers
Krak des Chevaliers, also called Crac des Chevaliers, Ḥoṣn al-Akrād, and formerly Crac de l'Ospital, is a Crusader castle in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world. The site was first inhabited in the 11th century by a settlement of Kurdish troops garrisoned there by the Mirdasids.
Where is the Krak des Chevaliers
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