the a in krak is pronounced as the a in pat the s in des is silent chevaliers- shev-a(as in about)-leers
The Emir of Aleppo.
In 1031.
the year 1031 ad
the fortress of knights
To Withstand Muslim attacks
Near Tartus, Syria.
· Kremlin (Moscow) · Krak des Chevaliers (Syria)
The Kremlin is a building in Moscow. Krak des Chevaliers is a medieval castle in Syria.
Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin was created in 1934.
It can by readily approached over level ground by siege weapons and uses limestone for Construction. It has numerous arrow firing slits and zig zag main entryway that channels invaders.
Krak des Chevalieres is a magnificent example.