2 Old Ruins to Explore in Karak Governorate

Checkout places to visit in Karak Governorate

Karak Governorate

The land of Karak Governorate was the home of the Kingdom of Moab, during the first millennium BC. Their capital and stronghold is believed to be near the city of Al Karak, which was known as the Qir of Moab.

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Old Ruins to Explore in Karak Governorate

Lot's Cave

The place were Lot, brother of Abraham is said to have lived in a cave with his two daughters. The place consists of a monastery, a Byzantine basilica from the 7th century A.D. and the Cave of Lot.

Qasr Bshir

Roman fort ruins in the desert of Jordan. One of the best preserved Roman military structure in the world. The fort is built of local stone and forms a with a nearly square reactangle with large projecting rectangular towers in each corner.

Map of Old Ruins to explore in Karak Governorate