Jordan
Land of Ancient Wonders
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1260
Mameluks promote sugar cane cultivation for rural development in the Jordan Valley.
1250
Mamluk Sultanate succeeds Ayyubid dynasty in controlling land.
04-Jul-1187
Historic Battle where Saladin overcame Crusaders led by King Guy at Hattin.
1184
Strategic castle constructed by Ayyubids to control trade routes, known as Ajlun Castle.
1142
Baldwin I conquers Kerak, securing Christian control in the region.
1116
Crusaders led by Baldwin I of Jerusalem captured Aqaba city.
1115
Baldwin I leading the siege of Shaubak during a military campaign in the region.
0312
Petra's rise as Nabatean capital capturing ancient history and architectural wonder in the desert.
0106
Incorporation of Nabataean Kingdom into Roman Empire, creating a province in Arabian Peninsula.
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