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Syria - Specifics

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Krak des Chevaliers: The amazingly well-preserved castle Krak des Chevaliers is famous for having served as the headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller in Syria during the Crusades in the 12th century. Bosra amphitheater: The Bosra amfitheater, built in the second century AD, is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved roman amphitheatres in the world. The waterwheels of Hama: The waterwheels of Hama, or the norias, are the oldest surviving wheels, and date from the 13th century. The norias, which all have given names, were used to raise water from the river into aqueducts. The purpose of the wheels nowadays is purely decorative and of historical interest. Apamea: Apamea was founded in the 3rd century BC by Seleucus I, former general in the army of Alexander the Great. Named after his Persian wife Afamia, Apamea achieved importance as a trading post and was famous for its many horses, stables, and even elephants who were used in warfare.
The beautiful and well preserved castle Krak des Chevaliers	The thick walls of Krak des Chevaliers	The moat of Krak des Chevaliers
Bosra Amphitheatre	Seats of Bosra amphitheater	Shadows of pillars at Bosra amphitheater
The waterwheels of Hama	Close-up of the waterwheels of Hama	Ruins of Apamea