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Mirwad Destination Guide

Explore Mirwad in Jordan

Mirwad in the region of Karak is a place in Jordan - some 60 mi or ( 97 km ) South of Amman , the country's capital city .

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Time in Mirwad is now 10:29 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Damascus, Mu'tah, Muhayy, Mirwad, and Mihna. Since you are here already, consider visiting Damascus . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Mirwad ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Wadi Bin Hammad , Al - Karak , Jordan

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The amazing Wadi Bin Hammad near Al - Karak city , Jordan. One of the most beautiful places in the Middle east... As soon as we enter bin Hammad, you shall see a new world with beautiful hanging garde ..

The Crusaders Castle of Karak

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A short visit to this impressive place. ..


Arrival in Downtown Mutah, May 2007

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el-Hemmeh Archaeological Project ..

Sr. Allesandra shows maternity wing and new babies

2:49 min by AmericanCatholic
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This hospital in Kerack City is run by the Comboni Sisters ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Karak Governorate

Karak is one of the governorates of Jordan, located south-west of Amman, Jordan's capital. Its capital is Al Karak. It borders Madaba and the Capital Governorates to the north, Ma'an Governorate from the east, Tafilah Governorate from the south, and the Dead Sea form the west.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 31.16 35.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Governorates of Jordan, Karak Governorate

Kerak

Kerak Castle is a large crusader castle located in Kerak in Jordan. It is one of the largest crusader castles in the Levant. Construction of the castle began in the 1140s, under Pagan, Fulk of Jerusalem's butler. The Crusaders called it Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab", as it is frequently referred to in history books. Kerak should not be confused with Krak des Chevaliers.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 31.18 35.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Castles in Jordan, Crusader castles

Al Karak

Karak (also Kerak) is a city in Jordan that is known for the famous crusader castle Kerak. The castle is one of the three largest castles in the region, the other two being in Syria. Karak is the capital city of Karak Governorate. Karak, once a Kingdom, lies 140 km to the south of Amman on the King's Highway. An ancient Crusader stronghold, it is situated on a hilltop about 1000 meters above sea level and is surrounded on three sides by a valley. Karak has a view of the Dead Sea.

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Located at 31.18 35.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Jordan, Moab, Populated places along the Silk Road, Populated places in the Karak Governorate

Rabba

Rabba is a town in Jordan in the governorate of Al Karak. It is about 15 kilometers away from the city of Karak itself. It has a population of about 9,000.

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Located at 31.27 35.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Populated places in the Karak Governorate

Numeira

Numeira is an archaeological site near the Dead Sea. The site has substantial Early Bronze Age remains. Numeira is also the name given to the river and valley adjacent to the archaeological site. The river is significantly eroding the archaeological site.

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Located at 31.13 35.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Bronze Age sites, Former populated places in Southwest Asia

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