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The castle of Krak des Chevaliers, Syria. Originally built for the Emir of Aleppo in 1031 CE, the castle was given to the Knights Hospitaller in 1144 CE, who extensively rebuilt it.
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APA Style
Myup, T. (2018, June 08). Krak des Chevaliers. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8894/krak-des-chevaliers/
Chicago Style
Myup, Troels. "Krak des Chevaliers." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 08, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8894/krak-des-chevaliers/.
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Myup, Troels. "Krak des Chevaliers." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 08 Jun 2018. Web. 21 Feb 2025.
