Shobak Castle was built by the Crusaders. After a long siege, Saladin captured the castle. Although the castle looks barren, the surrounding area was fertile. The strategic location makes it importa...
A whiff of the Crusades on the road between Petra and Amman
What a sight - a real Crusader castle that was thought impregnable, until it was taken after a long siege. This place has plenty of atmosphere and evokes a tragic page in the history of Europe and the...
I’m usually not a fan of a castle but this was interesting. We arrived late afternoon and were treated to such beautiful light. It’s a bit if a trek up the hill but they do offer golf carts to take yo...
Fascinating
It's amazing the way these buildings were constructed. Designing these structures against enemies was quite a feat and that much of it survives today!
Visit to Shobak castle
Nestled in the side of a mountain and built by king Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1116 to guard the route between Damascus and Egypt
Hilltop castle dominates arid region
Shobak Castle was built by the Crusaders. After a long siege, Saladin captured the castle. Although the castle looks barren, the surrounding area was fertile. The strategic location makes it importa...
A whiff of the Crusades on the road between Petra and Amman
What a sight - a real Crusader castle that was thought impregnable, until it was taken after a long siege. This place has plenty of atmosphere and evokes a tragic page in the history of Europe and the...
A good visit
I’m usually not a fan of a castle but this was interesting. We arrived late afternoon and were treated to such beautiful light. It’s a bit if a trek up the hill but they do offer golf carts to take yo...