KARAK
Karak has been called by other names throughout history. In the past it has been called Harkock in the Faro manuscripts, Kheirharst on the Obelisk of Misha', Krakmoba on the Madaba Mosaic Map, and the ‘Gem of the Desert’ during the period of the crusades. During the time of the crusaders the castle of Karak was built (AD 1142) and ruled by Reenodi Arnat. Sultuan Al-Daher Baibars refortified the castle and built his famous tower in the year AD 1263.

 Al-Qasr
Is a small village with Roman and Nabataean temples.

 Al-Rabba
Was one of the Nabataean trading stops. It features ruins dating back to the Roman period as well as a Byzantine church.

 Mu'tah
Is the location of the great Battle of Mu'tah (the first Islamic battle outside the Arabian Peninsula in the eighth year of Hegira).

 That-Rass
Is a Nabataean city with a temple and some water systems.

 Al-Mazar
In Al-Mazar one can see the tombs of Abdullah Bin Rawahah, Zeid, and Ja'far – leaders in the Battle of Mu'tah.

 The Castle of Karak
Bayim, Prince of Karak and Shoubak, gave the orders to build the castle. It was built on several Mo'abi and Nabataean ruins during the period of the crusades in the year AD 1136. Even with its impressive defensive fortifications, Karak could not hold out against the forces of Salah Eddin after the governor of Karak, the infamous Reynaud de Chatillon, broke several truces with Salah Eddin. The Mamluk Sultan Baibars later refortified the castle and built his famous tower.

 The Tomb of the Prophet Noah
There is a mosque containing the Tomb of the Prophet Noah.

 Wadi Al-Mujib
Is the natural border between Madaba and Karak. This valley also used to be the natural boundary between the Ammonites and the Moabites. Arnon is the name given to it in the Bible.

 The Church of Lot
Is a church with many caves located in Ghor Al-Safi. Here one can also visit the Monastery of Ein Abata. Abata is the name taken after the daughter of the Prophet Noah.

 Bab Al-Dera'
Is a place whose ruins date back to the Bronze Age. It is located on the eastern shore of the Dead Sea.

 Kurbat Al-Nakhl
Is located to the south of Karak, close to That-Rass. A Byzantine church and Islamic homes were found in Kurbat Al-Nakhl.