As-Salt Castle
| As-Salt Castle | |
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قلعة السلط | |
 As-Salt Castle | |
General information | |
| Type | Castle |
Architectural style | Islamic |
| Location | Jordan, Balqa Governorate, As-Salt |
| Owner | Jordanian Ministry of Antiquities |
As-Salt Castle (Arabic: قلعة السلط) is an archaeological site located in the city of As-Salt in the Balqa Governorate of Jordan. The castle is considered one of the most significant historical landmarks in the city.[1][2]
History
The castle was built in 1220 AD (616 AH) during the Ayyubid period by King Isa ibn al-Adil, a member of the Ayyubid dynasty and the nephew of the commander Saladin. It was constructed as a defensive fortress to protect the region and control the main passage routes in the Balqa area.[3]
Architecture
The castle has a rectangular layout, and remnants of its stone walls remain, some of which rise to approximately six meters. *The structure once included defensive towers and internal facilities, among them a small mosque.[4]
Significance
As-Salt Castle represents one of the most prominent examples of Ayyubid defensive architecture in Jordan. It stands as a heritage landmark reflecting the urban and military development of the region over the centuries. The site is also an important destination for researchers and those interested in Jordanian history and cultural heritage.[5]
See also
References
- ^ admin (9 July 2023). "As-Salt Castle". visitsalt - زورو السلط. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "قلعة السلط.تاريخ المدينة العريقة وحكايا المجد والكبرياء". جريدة الدستور الاردنية (in Arabic). Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ enas (15 February 2023). "As-Salt Castle". Flow travel Jordan. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "Al-Salt Castle | Archiqoo". archiqoo.com. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "قلعة السلط.. مثال حي على تداخل التاريخ والثقافة والدفاع العسكري في مكان واحد". الاتحاد العربي للإعلام التراثي (in Arabic). Retrieved 20 November 2025.
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