This is the famous crusaders' castle which fell down to the great Mamluk Sultan Baybars who laid seige on it for months. That resulted in the crusaders deprived of food and supply and no sooner gave up and surrender.Located on a demanding position, it controlled the passage from the coastal area to the plain of Syria. It was also the northern headquarter for the crusaders in their mission to take Jerussalem.
The castle known as Krak des Chevaliers is located close to the Lebanon border. With its thick outer and inner walls the castle was almost impenetrable and housed about 2000 soldiers. Inside one could appreciate the shear size of the constructions.
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