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Qatrana Fort
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Qatrana Fort
Qatrana Fort is an old fort built by Ottomans in the 16th Century AD in order to provided pilgrims with water and food. The fort is located in Karak Governorate, Jordan.
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Country: Jordan
District: Karak Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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