![Syrians spruce up famed Crusader castle after years of war Syrians spruce up famed Crusader castle after years of war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603535070_CrusaderCastle.jpg)
Syrians spruce up famed Crusader castle after years of war
Sitting atop a high ridge in what is now the Homs province of modern-day Syria, Crusader castles, Krak des Chevaliers, could once accommodate a garrison of 2,000 men.
Sat Oct 24 2020
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Karak, Jordan shootout: 20 Malaysians safe
The 20, visiting a tourist destination known for one of the biggest Crusader castles in the region, were brought to safety by Jordan security forces.
Mon Dec 19 2016
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Canadian tourist among 10 dead in Jordan attacks
The shootings took place in Karak, a tourist destination known for one of the biggest Crusader castles in the region, around 120 kilometres (70 miles) south of the capital Amman.
Mon Dec 19 2016
![Canadian tourist among seven dead in Jordan attacks Canadian tourist among seven dead in Jordan attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51482078158_mapKarakJordan.jpg)
Canadian tourist among seven dead in Jordan attacks
The shootings took place in Karak, a tourist destination known for one of the biggest Crusader castles in the region.
Sun Dec 18 2016