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Al-Karak
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Al-Karak is a city in Jordan known for its medieval castle, the Kerak Castle. The castle is one of the three largest castles in the region, the other two being in Syria. Al-Karak is the capital city of the Karak Governorate.
The Kerak Castle
The Kerak Castle
Karak is known for its crusader castle, one of the largest castles in the region
Karak is known for its crusader castle, one of the largest castles in the region
A street in al-Karak
A street in al-Karak
An al-Karak city police vehicle
An al-Karak city police vehicle
Kerak Castle
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Kerak Castle is a large medieval castle located in al-Karak, Jordan. It is one of the largest castles in the Levant. Construction began in the 1140s, under Pagan and Fulk, King of Jerusalem. The Crusaders called it Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab", as it is referred to in history books. It was also colloquially referred to as Krak of the Desert.
Kerak Castle
Kerak Castle
A night view of the castle
A night view of the castle
The upper court
The upper court
The entrance to a tower in the castle that was added during the Mamluk Sultanate with the seal of Baibars - two lions - on it
The entrance to a tower in the castle that was added during the Mamluk Sultanate with the seal of Baibars - two lions - on it