Monfort A Crusader castle in Western Galilee Israel
Monfort A Crusader castle in Western Galilee Israel ruins of once splendid Montfort Crusader castle are located on a precipitous rock crest overlooking Keziv river castle was constructed by Templar Crusader knights in early 12th century Short after completion building was destroyed by Salah al Din after defeat of Crusaders at Horns of Hittim on 3 4 July 1187 Five years later castle was re conquered by Crusaders who restored it In 1220 Montfort was sold to Crusader Knights of German Teutonic Order and gave it name Starkenberg which means strong mountain
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