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 northern and eastern parts of the castle can be recognized as Crusader work by the use of roughly cut dark rock material.
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The famous Crusader stronghold and later Mamluk fortress on the King's Highway, is an impressive example of military architecture.
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