What medieval conflict was Krak des Chevaliers part of?

Syria’s civil war
Crac des Chevaliers, the world’s best preserved medieval Crusader castle, has stood for a thousand years in Syria. Seen here May 1 on its hilltop perch, the world’s best preserved medieval Crusader castle has fallen victim to the chaos of Syria’s civil war.

Why is Crac des Chevaliers and Qal at Salah El Din in danger?

Conflict. Conflict is the main factor endangering the integrity of the site. Large amounts of conflict have occurred at the Crac Des Chevaliers castle. It has been captured and recaptured by the Syrian Army, and they currently are patrolling the castle.

Is the Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria?

The castle, which was in rebel hands for two years and also came under fire last year, is just one of many historic sites in Syria threatened by the three-year civil war.

Who was involved in the Siege of Krak des Chevaliers?

There are three Arabic accounts of the siege; only one, that of Ibn Shaddad, was by a contemporary although he was not present. Peasants who lived in the area had fled to the castle for safety and were kept in the outer ward. As soon as Baibars arrived he began erecting mangonels, powerful siege weapons which he would turn on the castle.

When did Baibars Mamluk take Krak des Chevaliers?

In 1271, Baibars Mamluk, Sultan of Egypt, managed to take the fortress after sending a forged letter to the defenders in the name of their master and commander in Tripoli ordering them to surrender the castle.

How did Baibars get the Crusaders to surrender Krak?

To conquer the castle, Baibars used a trick, presenting a forged letter from the Crusader Commander in Tripoli, ordering the defenders to surrender the castle. Without this trick, Krak would probably never have fallen. The Crusaders were allowed to leave the castle safely, provided they returned to a Christian country and not return to Arab lands.