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21-JUN-2017

View from the Montreal a Crusader castle on the eastern side of the Arabah, perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain, looking out over fruit trees below. The ruins, called Shoubak or Shawbak in Arabic.The castle was built in 1115 AD by Baldwin 1st King of Jerusalem and was the crusaders headquarters in Jordan for over 30 years.

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Carol E Sandgren18-Aug-2017 16:39
So harsh and arid, I am amazed that fruit trees would survive there! Great landscape view, Yiannis!
Chris Morton17-Aug-2017 06:56
a fascinating landscape; actual and historical