Tafilah Castle
| Tafilah Castle | |
|---|---|
قلعة الطفيلة | |
Tafilah Castle | |
Interactive map of the Tafilah Castle area | |
| 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.[1][2]
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.[3][4]
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.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Tafilah Castle". petra-ms.com. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "المواقع الأثرية في المحافظة - الطفيلة - وزارة الداخلية". moi.gov.jo. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "The untold secrets of Jordan's Tafilah Castle". The Arabian Stories News. 2025-08-29. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "قلعة الطفيلة.. رمزٌ لتعاقب الحضارات على أرض الأردن | صحيفة اليوم الاخبارية" (in Arabic). 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "At-Tafilah Museum". museums.visitjordan.com. Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
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