Shobak Castle

Region

South

City

This impressive Crusader castle was built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1115 and was originally called 'Krak de Montreal' or 'Mons Regalis', so named in honor of the king's contribution to its construction (Mont Royal). In its heyday, about 6000 people resided in the castle. It was attacked several times by Saladin and finally fell to him in 1189 after a two-year siege. The Mamluks later restored the castle in the 14th century.

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Desert

Fort

Mountians

Rocks

Ruins

Connectivity

Shoubak to Amman: 207 KM, approximately 2 hours & 40 minutes of driving. Shoubak to Aqaba: 160 KM, approximately 2 hours & 15 minutes of driving. Shoubak to QAIA: 178 KM, approximately 2 hours & 10 minutes of driving.

Internet Access

Mobile broadband (4G)

Logistics

Markets, shops, restaurants, banks & ATMs, hardware stores are available in the area.

Accommodation

Montareal Hotel is in the location.30 minutes of driving to reach 30+ hotels, hotel apartments, and camps are available in Petra.

Medical Services

One medical center is available in the area, 30 minutes of driving to reach one hospital, 5+ medical centers, clinics & medical laboratories, 3+ Pharmacies.

Climate

Average high °C (°F) 26.9
(80.4) in August. Average low °C (°F) −2.0
(28.4) in January.