Kerak Castle is a well-known example of Crusader architecture, a mix of European, Byzantine and Arabic styles. For a long time it was a ruin, while the modern city formed …
The crusader castle 'Shobak Castle' was built in 1115 by Baldwin I, King of Jerusalem, and was originally called 'Krak de Montreal'. The castle was attacked several times by Sultan …
Kerak Castle is a well-known example of Crusader architecture, a mix of European, Byzantine and Arabic styles. For a long time it was in ruins, while the modern city formed …
The desert castle of Amra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its well-preserved frescoes. It served as a country residence for nobles. It has 3 bathrooms, a cold, …
Kerak Castle is a large wedge-shaped building complex. The two main construction phases took place under the rule of the Crusaders (12th century AD) and the Mamluks (13th-16th centuries AD). …
The large hall, known as the crusaders vault, was used as living quarters for the soldiers during the Mamluk period (1250 to 1517). Today, it is used as a museum.
To defend the castle, the military used some strategies. One of them: Through space between the walls, they could through stones, fire or oil upon their approaching enemies.
Iraq Al-Amir is famous for its ancient caves and the historic Qasr Al-Abd castle dating back to the 2nd century B.C. The impressive landscape and archaeological sites make the city …
The desert castle of Azraq served as a defensive structure. It was built of black basalt. The walls are 1m thick. It is opened with a stone revolving door. Lawrence …
The complex dates from the time of the Mamluk Sultan Qanswah el-Ghawri (1501-1517 AD). The fortress was used and renovated by different historical dynasties from the Mamluks to the Ottomans.