Sunset on the battlements of the Crusader castle of Krak de Chevalier C13th from the west
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![Probably the most celebrated of Crusader castles,the 12th century fortress,Krak des Chevaliers [aka Qalaat al-Husn],was built by the Knights Hospitaller and occupied a prime strategic position.](https://image1.masterfile.com/em_t/03/35/47/862-03354775t.jpg "Probably the most celebrated of Crusader castles,the 12th century fortress,Krak des Chevaliers [aka Qalaat al-Husn],was built by the Knights Hospitaller and occupied a prime strategic position.")
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