Castles & Forts in Jordan map & data
There are 27 castles and forts mapped in Jordan, spread over 10 regions. The most are in Amman (9), Ma'an (3) and Karak (3) - Amman alone holds 33% of them. 81% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include الشوبك, قصر أبو ركبة and قلعة العقبة.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amman | 9 | 33% |
| Ma'an | 3 | 11% |
| Karak | 3 | 11% |
| Aqaba | 3 | 11% |
| Zarqa | 3 | 11% |
| Mafraq | 2 | 7.4% |
| Balqa | 1 | 3.7% |
| Jerash | 1 | 3.7% |
| Irbid | 1 | 3.7% |
| Tafilah | 1 | 3.7% |
Notable castles and forts in Jordan
- الشوبكMa'an · castle
- قصر أبو ركبةKarak · castle
- قلعة العقبةAqaba · castle
- قصر الخرانةAmman · castle
- Qasr BurquʿMafraq · castle
- فيلا الاستاذ ابراهيم الذيابات ابو عليIrbid · castle
- قصر أسيخمZarqa · castle
- شارع ٦٠ السلط🎞Balqa · castle
- بيت علي الراجحيJerash · castle
- Al Hasa CastleTafilah · castle
- الوعيرةMa'an · castle
- Qasr Al-QatranehKarak · castle
- French FortressAqaba · castle
- قصر المشتىAmman · castle
- الجنديMafraq · castle
- Qasr Ain-es-SilZarqa · castle
- قلعة معان العثمانيةMa'an · castle
- قصر مشاشAmman · castle
- قرية مكحولZarqa · fort
- بيت ابو حسامAmman · castle
- قصر ضبعةAmman · castle
- HrhrAmman · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Jordan?
This layer holds 27 castles and forts in Jordan, the most of them in Amman. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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