Montréal Castle

The castle rises on a cone-shaped hill on the eastern side of Arabah Valley, featuring three defensive walls and multiple chambers across different levels.

Baldwin I of Jerusalem constructed this fortress in 1115 to control trade routes between Egypt and Syria, maintaining power until Saladin captured it in 1189.

The structure contains architectural elements from both Crusader and Mamluk periods, including chapels, carved inscriptions, and military fortification techniques from different civilizations.

Located 3 kilometers from the King's Highway, the castle remains accessible through organized transportation services from surrounding towns in the Maan Governorate.

The fortress includes a tunnel system leading to spring-fed cisterns, which provided defenders access to water while protecting them from external attacks.

Location: Idumea

Inception: 1115

Founders: Baldwin I of Jerusalem

GPS coordinates: 30.53139,35.56083

Latest update: May 19, 2025 11:50