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Montfort Castle is a ruined Crusader fortress in the western Galilee of northern Israel. Built on a rocky spur above the Kziv River, it came under the control of the Teutonic Knights, who used it as an administrative center and transferred parts of their headquarters from Acre there in the 13th century. The castle was captured by Mamluk forces under Sultan Baybars in 1271 and was not rebuilt as a functioning stronghold.
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Where is Montfort Castle?
Montfort Castle is a ruined Crusader fortress in western Galilee, northern Israel. It stands on a rocky spur above the Kziv River.
Which order controlled Montfort Castle?
The Teutonic Knights controlled Montfort Castle during the Crusader period. They used it as an administrative center and moved parts of their headquarters there from Acre.
Why did the Teutonic Knights use Montfort Castle?
Montfort offered a defensible inland position away from the coast. Its location also gave the order a strong administrative base in the western Galilee.
Is Montfort Castle near Acre?
It is in the same broader Crusader landscape as Acre, but it lies inland in western Galilee. The Teutonic Knights transferred parts of their headquarters from Acre to Montfort.
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