Tafilah Castle

Tafilah Castle
قلعة الطفيلة
Tafilah Castle
General information
Type	Castle
Architectural style	Islamic
Location	Jordan, Tafilah
Owner	Jordanian Ministry of Antiquities

Tafilah Castle (Arabic: قلعة الطفيلة) is a historical fortress located in the city of Tafilah in southern Jordan.

History

It is situated on a hill overlooking ancient trade routes. Its origins date back to the Edomite period, and it was renovated and fortified during the Nabatean and Roman eras.

Architecture

• Its current form dates to the Islamic period, particularly the Ayyubid and Mamluk eras.
• The castle is characterized by its military nature, featuring watchtowers and the remains of defensive rooms.

See also

• List of castles in Jordan
• Desert castles
• Jordanian art
• Jordan's desert castles

References

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