Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
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Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Wu'ayra Castle, located near Petra in Jordan, is a small Crusader fortress established in the early 12th century CE by Baldwin I of Jerusalem. This strategically placed castle was designed to control trade and pilgrimage routes between the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. The site's defensive efficacy stems from its rugged terrain and the architectural ingenuity of its bridge-guarding gatehouse, carved from solid rock. Despite its ruinous state, the castle boasts a rectangular layout, with defensive walls and towers, as well as a church on the premises. The site was conquered by Sultan Saladin's forces in 1188 CE, marking the end of Crusader control. Wu'ayra Castle provides valuable insight into Crusader military architecture and the historical conflicts of the region.
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- Jordan
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