West Jordan offers tourists to visit the capital of one of the biggest regions in this part of the country - Al-Karak. The name of the city literally means “a town surrounded by a wall” when translated from Aramaic. An ancient castle is the highest spot in the region – in the past, this fortification belonged to crusaders. Al-Karak is situated not far from the border with Israel, so its ports have well-established trading routes with Jordan.
When visiting shops and markets of Al-Karak, tourists should pay attention to the traditional Arabic souvenirs, sweets, and spices. Local shops sell many interesting items made from clay. … 
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The historic district of Al-Karak is rich in unique landmarks of the previous centuries. Crac des Moabites or simply the Kerak Castle is the heart of the historic city center. Crusaders … Open
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Don’t forget to explore an important part of the gorgeous castle – its stone slope. This slope was very important in the past as it was continuously defending the area from invaders and made it hard for prisoners to escape their prison cells. Besides this, many prisoners of famous Raynald of Châtillon ended their life falling down from the slope. That is why this area has become a symbol of not only safety but also sorrow and grief.
When visiting shops and markets of Al-Karak, tourists should pay attention to the traditional Arabic souvenirs, sweets, and spices. Local shops sell many interesting items made from clay. … Open
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In order to learn more about traditions of Al-Karak and see interesting items created many years ago, don’t forget to visit the Al-Karak Museum that exhibits many precious findings and treasured discovered by archaeologists. In this museum, visitors can see many artifacts of different periods in the history of the city – Moabian, Byzantine, and Islamic. Besides this, a part of the exhibition is dedicated to crusaders and the time when the castle was their property.
The historic district of Al-Karak is rich in unique landmarks of the previous centuries. Crac des Moabites or simply the Kerak Castle is the heart of the historic city center. Crusaders … Open
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It is possible to reach the Jordanian city of Al-Karak by bus that makes rides to the area every day. If you want to visit the architectural treasure of the region – Dana Village – then you need to take a local minibus. It is also possible to get a taxi that will take you from Amman to Al-Karak. The road between these cities is a deserted place. Tourists can also choose to drive on the King’s Highway, but this ancient road is longer. On their way to Al-Karak, tourists can also visit such cities as Madaba and Wadi. Al-Karak itself is suitable for exploring on foot. This is particularly true about the historic center of the city that mostly consists of narrow winding streets with one-lane traffic.
Sightseeing in Jordan: things to see
This part of the Jordan capital is a true paradise for scientists and historians as simply every centimetre of the holy land has great historic value. Artefacts found in the downtown are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum. Opened more than 60 years ago, the museum constantly gets new items that were found during excavations. The most famous cultural museums of the city are the Folklore Museum, the Museum of Coins, Jordan Museum of National Traditions and the Museum of Royal Cars. King Abdullah Mosque is an important religious sight. Even though this is a relatively young building, it is named in the list of most important shrines.
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