QAL’AAT AL HOSN (CRAC DES CHEVALIERS)
The most famous medieval citadel in the world, QAL’AAT AL HOSN is 65 KM to the west of HOMS, 75 KM to the south east of Tartus and 650m above sea level.
Qal’aat Al-Hosn is considered to be unique for its architecture and its strategic position which overlooks the passage linking the Syrian valleys with the sea. The crusaders rebuilt and enlarged it in 1142 A.D and they tried to keep control over it until the Arabs under the leadership of Sultan Beybars captured it on 1271 A.D.
The castle, known in the European literatures by the name “Crac Des Chevaliers” still retains the magnificence of its architecture, its greatness and most of its original parts. The castle can accommodate two thousands soldiers, their horses and enough provisions to last them five years of siege.
 

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