Shabak
Introduction Like Karak, Shabak was also built by the — and captured by Saladin. The rule of the — lasted only 75 years. The castle is built on a mountain and features a forbidden gate and three layers of walls, with lush orchards at its base. Despite the builders' painstaking efforts, the golden age of the — was coming to an end, and no fortress, however solid, could halt its decline. Transportation After visiting Karak and Dana Nature Reserve, you can continue south to Shabak, and then head to Petra.
Aqaba, Jordan
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