Explore Sakka in Jordan
Sakka in the region of Karak is a place in Jordan - some 54 mi or ( 87 km ) South of Amman , the country's capital city .
Time in Sakka is now 08:24 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: Nicosia, Damascus, Badhdhan, Az Zutt, and At Tayyibah. Since you are here already, consider visiting Nicosia . 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 Sakka ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Madaba - Mt. Nebo - Wadi al-Mujib - Karak Rabbitcruiser's photos around Karak, Jordan
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The Crusaders Castle of Karak
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8.Tag am Toten Meer - Karak, Jordan (wadi numeira, numeira jordanien, tote meer wasser in auge)
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Great castle, great hotel Youngtravellers's photos around Karak, Jordan (towers castle karak)
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Interesting facts about this location
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.
Located at 31.18 35.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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.
Located at 31.18 35.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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.
Located at 31.27 35.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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.
Located at 31.16 35.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Bab edh-Dhra
Bab edh-Dhra (bāb al-dhrā') is the site of an Early Bronze Age city located near the Dead Sea, on the south bank of Wadi Kerak. Artifacts from Bab edh-Dhra are on display at Karak Archaeological Museum in Jordan; and the Kelso Bible Lands Museum housed at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Located at 31.25 35.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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