Ruins of Montségur castle high in France's Ariège, last stronghold of Cathar heretics burnt to death in the 13th century

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Size: 5018px × 3346px
Location: Ariège France
Photo credit: © Marion Kaplan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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