Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows the courtyard of the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows damage to the fortress. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a cemetery of militants killed during hostilities near the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a cemetery of militants killed during hostilities near the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows the Krak des Chevaliers castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows the castle guards brandishing the Syrian state flag with the portrait of President Bashal al-Assad on a castle tower. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows soldiers drinking Chilean tea Mate. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier collecting the personal effects of militants. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows the courtyard of the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier who was involved in the assault on the castle smoking near the window. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows damage to the fortress. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows damage to the fortress. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows soldiers guarding the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows guards standing on a castle tower. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows guards standing on a castle tower. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows the Syrian state flag fluttering above the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows the castle guards brandishing the Syrian state flag with the portrait of President Bashal al-Assad. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier who took part in the assault on the castle. He is displaying a sniper position. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier of the Syrian government army at the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier of the Syrian government army at the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier of the Syrian government army at the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier of the Syrian government army displaying explosive device wires at the castle and a gallery demolished by an explosion. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows explosive device casings abandoned by the militants. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier of the Syrian government army at the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows the Quran and food abandoned by the militants. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Portraits of Syrian soldiers killed during clashes with Islamic militants in a Christian village near Krak des Chevaliers castle.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows the central entrance of the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows soldiers of the Syrian government army at the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier of the Syrian government army at the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. This photo shows a soldier of the Syrian government army at the castle. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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Militants expelled from Krak des Chevaliers castle in Syria. The fortress was liberated by Syrian government forces in March 2014, and Islamic militants were expelled, after occupying it for two and a half years.

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