The donjon and the corner tower of Yahmur Castle

The donjon and the corner tower of Yahmur Castle

Children from the region, Krak des Chevaliers in the background

Children from the region, Krak des Chevaliers in the background

Tartus, in the Chapel of the Templar fortress

Tartus, in the Chapel of the Templar fortress

Krak des Chevaliers, courtyards

Krak des Chevaliers, courtyards

The tower of Qalʿat Yahmur (Yahmur Castle)

The tower of Qalʿat Yahmur (Yahmur Castle)

Qalʿat (castle) Yahmur, Main entrance of the fortified tower

Qalʿat (castle) Yahmur, Main entrance of the fortified tower

Krak des chevaliers (Qalʿat al-Husn), Gothic vaults

Krak des chevaliers (Qalʿat al-Husn), Gothic vaults

Exterior view of Krak des chevaliers (Qalʿat al-Husn)

Exterior view of Krak des chevaliers (Qalʿat al-Husn)

Krak des Chevaliers, the loggia

Krak des Chevaliers, the loggia

Krak des Chevaliers in West Syria, 12th C.

Krak des Chevaliers in West Syria, 12th C.

Krak des Chevaliers, Gothic vaults in the loggia

Krak des Chevaliers, Gothic vaults in the loggia

Tartus, museum in former cathedral, view at western facade

Tartus, museum in former cathedral, view at western facade

Machicolations on the wall of Damascus Citadel

The Citadel of Damascus – Protector of the City and Witness of Its History