“Windmill” tower 1859-1860

Tour du Moulin du Crac des Chevaliers (Krak)
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Northern round tower on which a windmill may have been built. Salt paper print by Louis de Clercq (1837-1901). Musée d'Orsay (PHO1986-133-2-26)

This photograph by Louis de Clercq provides a reminder of the so-called “windmill” tower built on the northernmost round tower of the second enceinte. The mill was reconstructed by Baron Rey in his bird’s eye view of the castle.

RMN-Grand Palais (musée d'Orsay). Cl. Hervé Lewandowski

RMN-Grand Palais (musée d'Orsay). Cl. Hervé Lewandowski

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