Aqaba Castle, Medieval fortress on the Red Sea coast in Aqaba, Jordan
The castle features a rectangular structure with four corner towers and a fortified gateway, constructed from regional coral stone materials.
Built in 1517 under Mamluk Sultan Qanswah al-Ghawri, the fortress served as protection for pilgrims traveling to Mecca until the Arab Revolt in 1917.
The fortress walls contain inscriptions honoring both Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qansuh Al-Ghuri and Ottoman Sultan Murad III, representing different ruling periods.
The castle opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends, with entrance fees of 3 Jordanian Dinars.
Archaeological excavations within the castle grounds have revealed evidence of seven distinct periods of occupation throughout its history.
Location: Aqaba
Address: G2C2+MRM, Aqaba, Jordan Aqaba
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00; Friday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 08:00-17:00
Website: https://aqaba.jo/Pages/Details/Attraction/2/Aqaba_Castle
GPS coordinates: 29.52146,35.00205
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
Jordan's historical sites and natural reserves include ancient temples, medieval castles, deserts, mountains, and biblical locations. The diverse landscapes stretch from the depths of the Dead Sea to the peaks of Dana's mountains, passing through the red sandstone cliffs of Petra and the coral waters of Aqaba. This territory preserves the traces of Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Ottoman civilizations.
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