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Krak des Chevaliers Heritage Trek

A five-day walking and field-study programme across the Homs Gap, using the Crusader castle of Krak des Chevaliers as its base of study.

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  • Source last examined: 16 October 2026
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Held in person, on site — an organiser is present for the whole activity.

A five-day walking and field-study programme across the Homs Gap, using the Crusader castle of Krak des Chevaliers as its base of study.

What you will get out of it

Field sketching and measured drawing, reading a standing building, masonry and fortification basics, camp craft, and safe working around historic fabric.

The programme

Day 1: arrival, kit check and site induction. Days 2-4: guided walks between fortified sites, field recording and evening talks. Day 5: a conservation clean-up and a written review.

Who runs it, and who it is for

Who it is for
Young people aged 16 to 26 resident in Syria
Ages
from 16 years
Duration
Five days, full time
Schedule
Daily, 07:30 to 17:30

Where and when

Starts
Monday 10 May 2027
Ends
Friday 14 May 2027
Meeting point
Visitor entrance, Krak des Chevaliers

Before you come

What to bring
Sturdy boots, sun protection, a refillable water bottle and a hat. A full kit list is issued on acceptance.
Safety requirements
All routes are walked by the supervising guide beforehand. No participant leaves the group, and the group carries a first-aid kit and a means of calling for help.
Accessibility
Narrow cobbled lanes and historic thresholds; the workshop itself is step-free.

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Source: https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/sy — checked 16 October 2026 | Content origin: proposed ai

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