Karak Castle

Another castle in Jordan. Karak Castle was built by the crusaders on the top of the highest hill in the area, overlooking valleys on all sides. This is a view is of one of the outbuildings. You can see the modern city beyond.

Many, many arches -- the one to the right in this photo leads to the dining halls and kitchens.









And look!  real, live arrow slits! These were on all sides of the castle, for protection of course.