This castle is considered to be one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world, the site inhabited first by the Kurds who were brought by the Idrisians in the eleventh century to protect the trade lines before reaching a settlement; As a result, it was known as Fortress of the Kurds.
WDINFO says
This castle is considered to be one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world, the site inhabited first by the Kurds who were brought by the Idrisians in the eleventh century to protect the trade lines before reaching a settlement; As a result, it was known as Fortress of the Kurds.
Goatf00t says
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krak_des_Chevaliers
Tolkien_about says
Syria was on my bucket list to visit. Such an amazing country. Is that Krak des Chevaliers? I thought the curtain wall was distinctly different
WDINFO says
just For clarification. There is a difference between this castle. And the Kerak Castle that is in Jordan.
Metalhed69 says
It’s right next to the Fortress of Whey.