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Krak des Chevaliers
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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Arcade, Rochester Castle Keep
An arcade within the tower keep of Rochester Castle, Kent, England, 11th century CE.
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Merlons and Crenets, Caerphilly Castle
Tower with merlons and crenets (the raised and open parts of battlements), Caerphilly Castle, Wales. 1268-1290 CE.
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Wing-wall, Caerphilly Castle
A portion of the wing-wall, Caerphilly Castle, Wales. 1268-1290 CE.
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Vice or Spiral Staircase, Caerphilly Castle
An example of a castle vice or spiral staircase, Caerphilly Castle, Wales. 1268-1290 CE.
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Etchmiadzin Cathedral
Etchmiadzon Cathedral, Armenia. Built in the ancient city of Vagharshapat in the 4th century CE, the current version dates to 483 CE.
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John II Knighting Squires
A medieval illustration of John II of France (r. 1350-1364 CE) knighting squires. (Grandes chroniques de France, Bibliothèque Nationale de France)
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Wolfram von Eschenbach & His Squire
A medieval illustration of the Germanic knight Wolfram von Eschenbach and his squire. 1305-1315 CE. (Codex Manesse, Zurich, Switzerland)
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King David I Knighting a Squire
A medieval illustration of King David I of Scotland (r. 1124-1153 CE) knighting a squire.
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Garderobe, Peveril Castle
A garderobe or toilet of the tower keep at Peveril Castle, Derbyshire, England. Late 12th century CE.
