Visit the city of karak and its fortress which was built between 1110 and 1143 bc during the crusades it was considered the biggest fortress in the levant which was then taken by saladin from there you will be able to admire great panoramic views shobak was also built in the same period shobak castle dates back to the mamluke and all the towers which stand have beautifully carved external calligraphic inscriptions dating from rebuilding work in the 1290s even though it is less complete