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Al-Karak (Arabic: الكرك), in English sources often simply Karak, is a city in Jordan known for its medieval castle, the Kerak Castle. The castle is one of the three largest castles in the region, the other two being in Syria. Al-Karak is the capital city of the Karak Governorate.
The revolt in Al-Karak revealed the limits of Ottoman rule in Transjordan; measures of registration and conscription accepted in the northern towns of Ajloun and Al-Salt, provoked a large scale rebellion in the southern towns.
Aug 9, 2024 · In 1921, Karak became an administrative center under British rule after World War I until the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan. Today, Karak remains the center of a large district and is still a largely Christian town, with many of its residents tracing their origins back to the Byzantines.
The revolt in Al-Karak revealed the limits of Ottoman rule in Transjordan; measures of registration and conscription accepted in the northern towns of Ajloun and Al-Salt, provoked a large scale rebellion in the southern towns.
- 4-10 December 1910
After World War I, Karak was a southern province of the short-lived Syrian Kingdom. Following its demise at the hands of the French in July 1920, the local tribal shaykhs declared the Karak region to be the independent Arab Government of Moab, led by Rufayfan al-Majali. In 1921, it became part of the Emirate of Transjordan.
Al-Nimer marched on Al-Karak with his forces and captured Al-Karak, fleeing the Tamimi to their relatives in Hebron, the Al-Tamimi who left Al-Karak were now nicknamed Al-Majali and it became their family name.
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Al Karak's history dates back to the Late Bronze Age - Early Iron Age, making it a significant part of the Kingdom of Moab. The iconic Al Karak Castle, rebuilt by the Crusaders in the 12th century, played a crucial role during their rule in the region.
