Krak des Chevaliers is a Crusader castle in Syria, notable as one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world.
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1271/00/00 | Knights Hospitaller | Architect, Builder | The Crac des Chevaliers is built by the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem from 1142 to 1271. | |||
| 1275/00/00 | Mamluks add to Crac des Chevaliers in the late 13th century. |
| Particulars for Crac des Chevaliers: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Building Type | Castle |
| Religious War | Crusades |
| Category for Historic Use | Defense |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Structure Type | Fortification |
| Era | Medieval Europe |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Sight Category | Structure |
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