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Ruins of the Crusader castle Belvoir, Israel. Built in 1138 till 1140, it was bought by Hospitaller Knights who enlarged the fortress in 1168. After 18 months of siege, Sultan Saladdin captured Belvoir and wrecked it in 1220, to prevent recapture by the Crusaders.
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Ruins of the Crusader castle Belvoir, Israel. Built in 1138 till 1140, it was b...

The gothic arches of the fortress Belvoir, Israel.Built 1138-1140, it was bought by Hospitaller Knights in 1168 who enlarged the fortress. In 1189, after a siege of 18 months, Sultan Saladdin captured Belvoir. It was wrecked in 1220, to prevent recapture by the Crusaders.
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The gothic arches of the fortress Belvoir, Israel.Built 1138-1140, it was bought...

Fortifications of the Crusader castle Belvoir, Israel, on a 500m high hill with a view over the Jordan Valley. Belvoir was built 1138-1140, enlarged by Hospitaller Knights in 1168 and captured by Sultan Saladdin in 1189. It was wrecked in 1220.
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Fortifications of the Crusader castle Belvoir, Israel, on a 500m high hill with...

Ruins of Castle Nimrud,Israel,on the slopes of Mount Hermon.The early 13th century Arab fortress,was rebuilt by el-Malik el-Aziz Uthman between 1228 and 1230.The Crusaders attempted to storm Nimrud in 1253 but failed.
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Ruins of Castle Nimrud,Israel,on the slopes of Mount Hermon.The early 13th ce...

In the 12th century the crusaders built a small city next to the Roman-Byzantine ruins of Beth-Guvrin. A vault of the crusader castle, built by Fulk of Anjou, and later used by the Knights Hospitaller.
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In the 12th century the crusaders built a small city next to the Roman-...

In the 12th century the crusaders built a small city next to the Roman-Byzantine ruins of Beth-Guvrin. A vault of the crusader castle, built by Fulk of Anjou, and later used by the Knights Hospitaller.
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In the 12th century the crusaders built a small city next to the Roman-...

Ruins of Castle Nimrud,Israel, on the slopes of Mount Hermon. The early 13th century Arab fortress was rebuilt by el-Malik el-Aziz Uthman between 1228 and 1230. The Crusaders attempted to storm Nimrud in 1253 but failed.
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Ruins of Castle Nimrud,Israel, on the slopes of Mount Hermon. The early 13th...

Montfort Crusader castle, a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights in Palestine. Building began in 1226; after a brief siege by the forces of Mamluk sultan Baibars, Montfort surrendered in 1271. Baibars dismantled the fortress to prevents its reoccupation.See 15-04-02/60
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Montfort Crusader castle, a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights in Palestine....

Montfort Crusader castle,a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights in Palestine.Building began in 1226;after a brief siege by the forces of Mamluk sultan Baibars, Montfort surrendered in 1271.Baibars dismantled the fortress to prevents its reoccupation.See 15-04-02/60
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Montfort Crusader castle,a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights in Palestine.Bui...

Montfort Crusader castle,a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights in Palestine.Building began in 1226;after a brief siege by the forces of Mamluk sultan Baibars, Montfort surrendered in 1271.Baibars dismantled the fortress to prevents its reoccupation.See 15-04-02/60
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Montfort Crusader castle,a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights in Palestine.Bui...

Montfort Crusader castle,a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights in Palestine.Building began in 1226;after a brief siege by the forces of Mamluk sultan Baibars, Montfort surrendered in 1271.Baibars dismantled the fortress to prevents its reoccupation.See 15-04-02/60
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Montfort Crusader castle,a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights in Palestine.Buil...

The Beth Netofa Valley seen from Hararit.The National Water Carrier flows from Lake Genezareth through the valley.
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The Beth Netofa Valley seen from Hararit.The National Water Carrier flows from...