Karak Castle
The famous Crusader stronghold and later Mamluk fortress on the King's Highway, is an impressive example of military architecture.
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The castle is built on two main defensive levels, separated by an inner wall.
View of the upper court from the entrance in direction south, with the Mamluk keep in the background, and the lower bailey on the west (left).
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
The famous Crusader stronghold and later Mamluk fortress on the King's Highway, is an impressive example of military architecture.