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Shobak Castle is a Crusader fortress in southern Jordan, located near the modern town of Shobak. Baldwin I of Jerusalem founded it in 1115 as Montreal to secure the route between the Crusader territories and the Red Sea. After a prolonged siege, the garrison surrendered to Saladin in 1189, and the site was subsequently occupied and modified by later Islamic rulers.
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Where is Shobak Castle?
Shobak Castle is in southern Jordan near the modern town of Shobak. Its position overlooks routes linking the Crusader territories with the Red Sea.
Who founded Shobak Castle?
Baldwin I of Jerusalem founded the fortress in 1115. It was originally known as Montreal.
Why was Shobak Castle built?
The castle was built to secure an important route between the Crusader states and the Red Sea. Its isolated hilltop position helped its garrison watch movement across the surrounding region.
Who captured Shobak Castle?
After a prolonged siege, the garrison surrendered to Saladin. The fortress later became part of the political and military landscape controlled by the Ayyubids.
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