Syria | Krak de Chevaliers | Al-Hosn Citadel
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- In August of 2018, I journeyed to Krak de Chevalier, also known as Al-Hosn Citadel, in Syria. This 12th-century marvel is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. I hope you enjoy watching my video, and if you have questions, leave them in the comments section below.
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Absolutely fantastic. I so wish it was longer
Jonathan: Thank you, my friend! I’ll keep your recommendation in mind. Right now, I’m working on a documentary about the Assassins and their clash with the Templars. It will be longer this time for sure. If you’re interested in this type of content, I encourage you to subscribe. Please be safe and take care. Respect from Boston 🇺🇸
The Phoenician
@@ThePhoenicianTraveler I’ll look forward to it
I had the pleasure of visiting Krak des Chevaliers in Syria over a decade ago! It is so nice to watch this documentary. Brought great memories! Well done!
Wonderful! Glad you had a chance to visit! It’s a remarkable place for sure.
LOVE it! Fascinating history and architecture. And this video was made with very good production quality. Great job. Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, friend! Glad you enjoyed it. Always appreciate your input on the topic of history.
Thank you for your video and for your information.
It is my back home country I like this castle.
I have visited this citadel when I was a child.
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You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed watching my video. Syria is a great nation and the cradle of civilizations. You should be proud to call it your home! :)
sorry for delay, yes I am so proud of my country Syria, as you said cradle of civilizations, you have a superb knowledge in history , @@ThePhoenicianTraveler
I certainly loved my time in Syria, and I plan to visit soon! Take care, my friend.
Once the residence of beautiful stulish ladies and stout warriors ,guards and suppliers of food an luxurious articles ,the castle stands now (the huge body here-all the souls melted in Time ...).
Nice. Thanks for this video.
You’re most welcome!
Amazing video, I've been waiting for this to come out. You did such a great job with the editing. Thank you for sharing:)
Thank you for watching, Phyllis! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂🙏🏻
Amazing fortress, thank you for sharing it.
You are very welcome, my friend! It truly is an incredible place! Seeing it in person has a profound impact. Thank you for your comment! :)
@@ThePhoenicianTraveler + I can imagine, best video ive seen on the fortress my friend.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing!
You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed watching my video!
I'm lucky. I visited this place in 2023.
That’s wonderful! I have plans to re-visit Krak des Chevaliers in the future. It’ll be nice to do another documentary about it 😊
that was fantastic
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Monumental indeed, great history
Thank you for watching! Krak de Chevalier is one of the most imposing medieval structures I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Indeed, Syria’s history is incredibly rich-encompassing many eras and a myriad of ancient civilizations. Thank you for watching! :)
very nice, it is beautiful
Thank you! Yes, it is. This castle is truly amazing.
Greate mate, hope to see more from u soon !
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@@ThePhoenicianTraveler Awesome footage! Would you allow me to use silent portions of this footage in an upcoming series I am doing on the crusades? My guest is going to be Dr. Latham, and I'd happily provide attribution. Thanks for your time and stay well ~ Nick
Hi Nick! Thank you for your comment! I appreciate your interest, but I do not share my footage-especially from countries that not too many people travel to, as the case is for Syria, where Krak de Chevalier is located. I would like to suggest an alternative to you that you may find to be beneficial: Shutterstock.com. This website has a myriad of awesome crusader-related videos that you can get a license for and use in your own episodes. I hope you find my suggestion helpful, and I wish you the best! 🙂
Very nice.thanks for video
You are very welcome, my friend!
Qué belleza!!!!
Preciosos lugares
Estuve en Siria hace unos años
Hubiera querido visitar eso lugares
Pero no tuve la oportunidad
No pierdo la esperanza de ✈️✈️✈️🚞🚞 viajar
Amo éste país ya que soy descendientes de SIRIOS 🇦🇷🇸🇾🇦🇷🇸🇾🇦🇷🇸🇾🇦🇷🇸🇾
Thank you very much for watching my videos! Yes, Syria is a remarkable country with so many imposing and important historical sites.
The stone/brick work is just incredible. Amazing how it was constructed. Funny how we can't build a vacuum to last a few years but this was made in the 12th century, its been through wars and it still stands strong today. Lol
Hello there, friend! Thank you very much for watching my video and posting your comment! You are right on point. Modern buildings seem fragile and weak compared to medieval structures, such as Krak de Chevaliers, despite the fact that we are technologically far more advanced than our predecessors. By the way, being there in person is such a powerful experience. I hope, one day, you will be able to visit.
Greetings from Boston!
The Phoenician Traveler
The water supply in the castle was in place and they had food depots that allowed the defenders to withstand the siege for up to five years and not be threatened with starvation, even though a thousand horses could be accommodated in the huge stone stables and five thousand people in the huge edifice. The food supply was stored in chambers carved into the rock under the fort. The castle could only be occupied by the Mamluks by trick in 1271, when they were believed by the Johannite knights that their military chief, the Earl of Tripoli, had instructed them to abandon the castle. While the Knights may have found free retreat to be more rewarding than fighting, since by this time the Crusades had been sacrificed in the Holy Land, the economic and social causes of the Crusades had disappeared in Europe.
Very well said! Baibars certainly prevailed through subterfuge, not traditional warfare. He knew he wouldn’t be able to conquer Krak de Chevalier by simply assailing its massive walls. Personally, I was in awe while walking through the mazes of Krak and checking out its defenses. It’s truly an architectural jewel! Thank you for watching! 🙂
The Phoenician Traveler
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So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks very much! 🙏🏻
Wow
I KNOW! lol....Wow is all I could say while I was there. Thank you for you comment, Katherine! :)
Incredible. If people are in awe of it now, what must they have thought at the time?
You are absolutely spot on with your question, friend. To your point, I was in awe when I was standing before the massive walls of Krak de Chevaliers. The history of the Middle East -- with its glories and tragedies -- is fascinating. Perhaps the most fascinating era is the Crusader era and the rise of the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller.
If you are interested in this kind of materials, consider subscribing to my channel. In a few weeks, I will be posting a new episode, and this time, it will be about the Castle of Masyaf and the real history of the Assassins, also known as the Hashashin!
très belle vidéo, de très bonnes explications, j'ai moi même réalisé une vidéo sur le Krak juste avant la guerre en Syrie, je m'abonne Louis (LC VIDEO)
Merci, mon ami! J'ai créé cette vidéo l'année dernière. Heureux que vous ayez apprécié! :)
The Interior Castle ... by St. Teresa of Avila ... Carmelite ... St. John of the Cross ... Dark Night of the Soul ... Carmelite ... Imprisoned during the Inquision in Spain
Hi, Patricia! How are you? Thank you for watching my video and posting your comment! The Templars and the Carmelites existed around the same time -- 12th century; however, the Carmelites did not contribute to the construction of Krak de Chevaliers. Primarily, the early foundation was constructed by Kurdish troops who mistakenly thought that the Templars were coming for them when they were simply marching toward Jerusalem. Only then, the Templars noticed the Kurdish troops, defeated them, and later chose the location for building what is now the mighty Krak de Chevaliers. The Carmelites had nothing to do with it.
Thanks again for your comment, and I hope you have a wonderful day!
The Phoenician
Awesome. Syria. yes 🇸🇾
Yep! Krak de Chevaliers was absolutely spectacular! Thank you for your comment!
Greetings from Boston!
The Phoenician
I would love to visit this castle but i feel like Syria is not a safe place to be.
Hi there! Thank you for your comment! Syria is safe with the exception of Idlib Province. You can easily visit Krak de Chevalier, Margat Castle, Saladin Castle, Palmyra, Damascus, and Aleppo. If you’re concerned, you can always get a tour guide who can take you around Syria. No problem. I’ll be there again this summer to complete filming my new documentary about the Knights Hospitaller, and I’ll share it here as soon as it is ready.
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Joannita: Thank you for your comment and for watching my video on the mighty Krak de Chevalier! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Respect from Boston 🇺🇸