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Crusader Castles
In the 12th century the Crusader lordship of Oultrejordain held the land east of the Dead Sea from its castles at Karak and Shobak, with two smaller forts at Petra. Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s commander to face them, is included here too.
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31 posts about Crusader Castles
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Ajloun Castle
Ajloun town, 75 km north west of Amman
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Al-Habis
Petra, 235 km south of Amman
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Karak Castle
Kerak town, 125 km south of Amman
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Shobak Castle
200 km south of Amman, close to Petra
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Vaux Moise (al-Wu’ayra)
1.5 km north of Petra visitor’s centre
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Ajloun Castle
Crusader and Ayyubid Period · Mamluk Period40 min
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Al-Habis
Crusader and Ayyubid Period40 min
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Karak Castle
Crusader and Ayyubid Period · Mamluk Period2 hr
UNESCO Tentative ListJordan Pass
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Shobak Castle
Crusader and Ayyubid Period · Mamluk Period40 min
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Vaux Moise (al-Wu’ayra)
Crusader and Ayyubid Period30 min
Tour
Best of King’s Highway from Amman to Petra
12–13 hrfrom $330
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Expedition to Qasr Bshir, Lejjun, Umm Ar-Rasas, Karak
8–9 hrfrom $250
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Full-Day Private Tour to Ajloun Castle and Pella
6–7 hrfrom $195
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Half-Day Private Tour to Jerash and Ajloun Castle
5–6 hrfrom $130
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Al-Habis Summit: 360° Panorama
Al-Habis, Petra
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Inside Ajloun Castle: 360° Panorama
Ajloun Castle
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Karak Castle’s Upper Court: 360° Panorama
Upper Court, Karak Castle
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Through the Gates of Shobak Castle: 360° Panorama
Shobak Castle
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Vaux Moise Ancient Stone Passage: 360° Panorama
Vaux Moise
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Ajloun Castle: An Ayyubid Fortress in Photos
Ajloun Castle, North & Jordan Valley57 photos
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Al-Habis: A Crusader Fort above Petra in Photos
Al-Habis, Petra & the South15 photos
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Karak Castle: A Crusader Fortress in Photos
Karak Castle, Karak & King’s Highway46 photos
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Shobak Castle: The Crusaders’ Montréal in Photos
Shobak Castle, Petra & the South15 photos
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Vaux Moise: A Crusader Castle by Petra in Photos
Vaux Moise, Petra & the South43 photos
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