The Architecture of Karak: Town and Castle

Marcus Milwright

Outline

1. Introduction

   1. Topographic description

   2. Comparisons with other fortifications in the Middle East

   3. Representations of Karak in early mosaics

2. A Survey of the Buildings

   1. The defensive wall and the fortified towers

   2. Building style and dating

   3. Description of Karak castle

   4. Crusader constructions

   5. Mamluk constructions