This is a list of castles in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, founded or occupied during the Crusades. For crusader castles in Poland and the Baltic states, see Ordensburg. Sidon's …

With their military mission and extensive financial resources, the Knights Templar funded a large number of building projects around Europe and the Holy Land, many structures remain …

Mar 16, 2018 · After the loss of land by the Knights Templar in the Levant (Holy Land), also known as Outremer, the Knights first moved their major forces to Cyprus, but later along with …

Jun 7, 2017 · 10 examples of castles in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, founded or occupied during the Crusades. 1 – Krak des Chevaliers – Syria. Krak des Chevaliers is a …

Sep 25, 2022 · Immediately after the First Crusade, dozens of castles and fortifications were constructed throughout the Holy Land. These Crusader Castles were used to defend the …

During the Middle Ages, the Crusaders built a network of fortresses and castles across the Holy Land, many of which still stand today. These structures, steeped in history, bear testament to …

Oct 21, 2021 · The Crusades were a series of religious wars fought by European Christians between the 11 th and 13 th centuries, intended to wrest control of the Holy Land from the …

Oct 1, 2001 · The Crusaders took over many of the cities on the Mediterranean coast and built a large number of fortified castles across the Holy Land to protect their newly established …

Aug 27, 2023 · The Crusaders campaigned in the Levant and beyond, setting up the Crusader states in the "Holy Land." The most important Crusader state was the Kingdom of Jerusalem …

Nov 7, 2020 · The crusades were a series of religious conflicts lasting from 1095 until 1291, conducted with the backing of the Catholic church, that aimed to recapture the Holy Land from …