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Kerak Castle
Kerak Castle
Kerak Castle is a large Crusader castle located in Kerak in Jordan. It is one of the largest Crusader castles in the Levant. Construction of the castle began in the 1140s. The Crusaders called it Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab", as it is frequently referred to in history books.
Site Information
Country: Jordan
District: Karak Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Crusaders
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Crusader & Islamic Monuments
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