Deir el-Kahf, Roman fort in Mafraq Governorate, Jordan.
Deir el-Kahf features black basalt stone construction with military architectural elements including defensive walls and strategic observation points.
The fortress, constructed in the 4th century, functioned as a crucial defensive position along the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire.
The site demonstrates the evolution of military and religious architecture through Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods of occupation.
The fortress stands at 1023 meters elevation and requires private transportation to access, with the nearest main road being Highway 10.
Small farms with active dovecotes line the approach road, marking the transition between agricultural lands and the Eastern Desert.
Location: Mafraq Governorate
Part of: Roman limes
GPS coordinates: 32.27789,36.83940
Latest update: May 18, 2025 04:53
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