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Dilwan Pasha Al-Majali House
Dilwan Pasha Al-Majali House is one of the most prominent heritage houses in the city of Karak. It is associated with the distinguished Al-Majali family, which played significant political and social roles in the history of modern Jordan. The house features a traditional architectural style that reflects the characteristics of Karak's architecture during the late Ottoman period and the early twentieth century, with its locally quarried stone, graceful arches, and traditional inner courtyards.
مباني تراثية حية
Karak Secondary School
Karak Secondary School is more than just a school; it is a cultural landmark that brings together Ottoman architecture, Jordan's national history, and a lasting educational legacy, making it one of the hidden heritage gems of the city of Karak.
Stories from Karak
ذاكرة مكانية
مذبحة عراق الكرك... ذاكرة المسنين
"ما ظل على تالي المواجدة ناس غير مسلم وصربة زلم قليلين، أكثر المواجدة اللي انذبحوا من الهوارين واعيال احمد ، وظلت هالناس تنوح وتجوح شهور، وقام المواجدة اللي ظلوا صاروا عيلة واحدة ومراح واحد ( يقصد بذلك التضامن وتضميد الجراح) ، وفيه أكمن واحد من المواجدة اللي اتجوز مرت أخوه أو مرت ابن عمه من اللي انذبحوا ودهم يربوا اعيالهم. المهم مات من المواجدة لحالهم فوق الثمانين لحية وشارب." حمد بن سليمان بن موسى المواجدة
Human Story
Sultan Pasha Al-Atrash in Karak: When the City Sheltered an Arab Revolutionary
One of Karak’s most memorable stories tells of Sultan Pasha Al-Atrash seeking refuge in the city during the Great Syrian Revolt, where the people of Karak welcomed and protected him in a tale still remembered today.
Food Story
The Tale of Karak Mansaf
The secret of Karak Jameed that made this dish a symbol of hospitality.