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1260

Mameluks promote sugar cane cultivation for rural development in the Jordan Valley.

1260

1250

Mamluk Sultanate succeeds Ayyubid dynasty in controlling land.

1250

Mamluk Sultanate succeeds Ayyubid dynasty in controlling land.

1187

Historic Battle where Saladin overcame Crusaders led by King Guy at Hattin.

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.

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.

1142

Baldwin I conquers Kerak, securing Christian control in the region.

1116

Crusaders led by Baldwin I of Jerusalem captured Aqaba city.

1116

1115

Baldwin I leading the siege of Shaubak during a military campaign in the region.

1115

0312

Petra's rise as Nabatean capital capturing ancient history and architectural wonder in the desert.

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.

0106