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- Kerak_Castle abstract "Kerak Castle is a large crusader castle located in Kerak in Jordan. It is one of the largest crusader castles in the Levant. Construction of the castle began in the 1140s, under Pagan, Fulk of Jerusalem's butler. The Crusaders called it Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab", as it is frequently referred to in history books.Paganus was also Lord of Oultrejordain (Transjordan), and Karak became the centre of his power, replacing the weaker castle of Montreal to the south. Because of its position east of the Dead Sea, Karak was able to control Bedouin herders as well as the trade routes from Damascus to Egypt and Mecca. His successors, his nephew Maurice and Philip of Milly, added towers and protected the north and south sides with two deep rock-cut ditches (the southern ditch also serving as a cistern). The most notable Crusader architectural feature surviving is the north wall, into which are built immense arched halls on two levels. These were used for living quarters and stables, but also served as a fighting gallery overlooking the castle approach and for shelter against missiles from siege engines.In 1176 Raynald of Châtillon gained possession of Karak after marrying Stephanie of Milly, the widow of Humphrey III of Toron (and daughter-in-law of Humphrey II). From Kerak, Raynald harassed the trade caravans and even attempted an attack on Mecca itself. In 1183 Saladin besieged the castle in response to Raynald's attacks. The siege took place during the marriage of Humphrey IV of Toron and Isabella of Jerusalem, and Saladin, after some negotiations and with a chivalrous intent, agreed not to target their chamber while his siege machines attacked the rest of the castle. The siege was eventually relieved by King Baldwin IV.After the Battle of Hattin in 1187, Saladin besieged Karak again and finally captured it in 1189.In 1263, the Mamluk ruler Baybars enlarged and built a tower on the north-west corner. In 1840, Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt captured the castle and destroyed much of its fortifications. In 1844 his troops, who did not have control over the surrounding countryside, came under siege. They were eventually starved out and many were killed.During the Ottoman period, it played an important role due to its strategic location on the crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Greater Syria.In 1893 the Ottoman authorities re-established control over the area by appointing a Governor (Mutasarif) resident in Kerak with a garrison of 1,400, including 200 cavalry. Parts of the castle were reused. Some of the destruction that had occurred to the structure was due to locals removing stones containing salt petre which was used for making gunpowder. Medieval historian Paul Deschamps studied Crusader castles in the 1920s. Amongst the important research done by Deschamps, in 1929 he and architect Francois Anus created the first accurate plans of Kerak.".
- Kerak_Castle buildingEndDate "1142".
- Kerak_Castle location Al_Karak.
- Kerak_Castle location Jordan.
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- Kerak_Castle wikiPageWikiLinkText "Kerak Castle".
- Kerak_Castle wikiPageWikiLinkText "Kerak".
- Kerak_Castle battles Siege_of_Kerak.
- Kerak_Castle built "1142".
- Kerak_Castle caption "Kerak Castle".
- Kerak_Castle controlledby "Crusader Lordship of Oultrejordain; Ayyubids; Mamluks; Ottomans".
- Kerak_Castle hasPhotoCollection Kerak_Castle.
- Kerak_Castle location "Kerak, Jordan".
- Kerak_Castle name "Kerak Castle".
- Kerak_Castle type "Castle".
- Kerak_Castle used "1142".
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- Kerak_Castle subject Category:Buildings_and_structures_completed_in_1263.
- Kerak_Castle subject Category:Buildings_and_structures_completed_in_the_12th_century.
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- Kerak_Castle subject Category:Crusader_castles.
- Kerak_Castle subject Category:Kingdom_of_Jerusalem.
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- Kerak_Castle type ArchitecturalStructure.
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- Kerak_Castle comment "Kerak Castle is a large crusader castle located in Kerak in Jordan. It is one of the largest crusader castles in the Levant. Construction of the castle began in the 1140s, under Pagan, Fulk of Jerusalem's butler. The Crusaders called it Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab", as it is frequently referred to in history books.Paganus was also Lord of Oultrejordain (Transjordan), and Karak became the centre of his power, replacing the weaker castle of Montreal to the south.".
- Kerak_Castle label "Kerak Castle".
- Kerak_Castle differentFrom Krak_des_Chevaliers.