THE LEVANTINE GUARDIANS

On the trail of History

An episode from the series THE SECRET OF THE STONES

Synopsis

About a thousand years ago, the Crusades brought many bloody conflicts between Islam and Christianity. These events left an indelible mark in the Muslim world, materialized by an exceptionally well-preserved architectural heritage.

This film explores the impressive fortresses built by the Christian crusaders and recycled later by the Muslims.

With their evocative names, such as the Crac of the Knights or the Citadel of Saladin, these masterpieces of military design offer a thrilling view of an infamous page of Middle Age history.