Liwā’ ash Shawbak

Liwā’ ash Shawbak is in Ma’an Governorate, Jordan and has an elevation of 1,392 metres. Liwā’ ash Shawbak is situated nearby to the locality Az Zubayrīyah, as well as near Al Muthallath.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Shoubak.

Shoubak

Castle

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Montreal, or Qal'at ash-Shawbak in Arabic, is a castle built by the Crusaders and expanded by the Mamluks, nestled amid the mountains of Edom just east of the Arabah Valley, perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain, looking out over fruit orchards below.

Liwā’ ash Shawbak

Also known as: “Liwa‘ ash Shawbak” and “Liwā’ ash Shūbak”
Location: Ma’an Governorate, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude

30.5078° or 30° 30′ 28″ north

Longitude

35.557° or 35° 33′ 25″ east

Elevation

1,392 metres (4,567 feet)

Open location code

8G2QGH54+4Q

GeoNames ID

8621727

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In Other Languages

“Liwā’ ash Shawbak” goes by many names.

Arabic: “لواء الشوبك”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Qal‘at ash Shawbak and Şīḩān.

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