AP Photo/Khalil Hamra An aerial view shows the sunset over Krak des Chevaliers on the outskirts of Homs, Syria, Wednesday, Jan. 29. The ancient city was the capital of an Arab client state of the ...

In 2019, international experts convened by UNESCO said detailed studies would need to be done before starting major restorations. An aerial view shows the sun sets over Krak des Chevaliers on the ...

Krak des Chevaliers is located approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of the city of Homs, close to the border of Lebanon, and is administratively part of the Homs Governorate.

Mamluk Sultan Baibars took Krak des Chevaliers in 1271. "The castle retains many of the architectural elements dating to the Seljuks, the Crusaders and Mamluks.

The Hospitallers turned Krak des Chevaliers into an administrative centre and they strengthened the fortification during their rule of the area. This work lasted until 1170, when an earthquake damaged ...

A rave held at the medieval castle of Krak des Chevaliers raised alarm among experts, who fear the Syrian government is prioritizing tourism over preservation.

CHICAGO — For a moment, I thought I saw a human figure hiding in one of the most austere watercolors on view in the Art Institute of Chicago ’s magnificent survey of Paul Cézanne’s ...

Homs, SANA- Krak des Chevaliers returned last year to the tourist attraction map as a result of the repeated restoration and rehabilitation projects , it is witnessing, as the number of visitors ...