Private Full Day Crusaders Castle of Jordan Shobak and Karak Kings Highway Tour from Amman
Amman, Jordan
Trip Type: Private Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Visit the city of Karak and its fortress built between 1110 and 1143 B.C. during the Crusades. It was considered the biggest fortress in the Levant, which was then taken by Saladin. From there you ill admire great panoramic views. Shobak also built in the same period. Shobak castle dates back to the Mamluke, and all the towers which stand have beautifully carved external calligraphic inscriptions dating from rebuilding work in the 1290s. Even though it is less complete than Karak Castle it is privileged with a great view and landscape seen from a distance.
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Visit the city of Karak and its fortress built between 1110 and 1143 B.C. during the Crusades. It was considered the biggest fortress in the Levant, which was then taken by Saladin. From there you ill admire great panoramic views. Shobak also built in the same period. Shobak castle dates back to the Mamluke, and all the towers which stand have beautifully carved external calligraphic inscriptions dating from rebuilding work in the 1290s. Even though it is less complete than Karak Castle it is privileged with a great view and landscape seen from a distance.Depart from Amman Hotel through the Kings highway to visit the city of Karak and its fortress built between 1110 and 1143 B.C. during the Crusades, and was considered the biggest fortress in the Levant, which was then taken by Saladin. From there you ill admire great panoramic views. Karak City is set on a triangular plateau rises 900 meters above sea level, surrounded by ancient walls forming the old city, and its castle form the South Summit of this city, it was built by the Crusaders after they took the city in the second century AD. During the Byzantines era Karak was a station for the Archbishop and it held the Nazareth Church which was revered by the people at that time, Karak city reached its historical peak, during the Crusaders period when it was named the Desert Jewel. Karak castle was before the occupation of the Crusaders under Muslim rule for long periods.
Proceed to visit another sample of the Crusaders Caslte of Shobak also built in the same period. Shobak castle dates back to the Mamluke, and all the towers which stand have beautifully carved external calligraphic inscriptions dating from rebuilding work in the 1290s. Even though it is less complete than Karak Castle it is privileged with a great view and landscape seen from a distance.
You will then be returned to your hotel in Amman.
Proceed to visit another sample of the Crusaders Caslte of Shobak also built in the same period. Shobak castle dates back to the Mamluke, and all the towers which stand have beautifully carved external calligraphic inscriptions dating from rebuilding work in the 1290s. Even though it is less complete than Karak Castle it is privileged with a great view and landscape seen from a distance.
You will then be returned to your hotel in Amman.
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