Tafilah Castle

Tafilah Castle
قلعة الطفيلة
Tafilah Castle
Interactive map of Tafilah Castle
General information
Type	Castle
Architectural style	Islamic
Location	Tafilah, Jordan
Owner	Jordanian Ministry of Antiquities

Tafilah Castle (Arabic: قلعة الطفيلة) is a historical fortress located in the city of Tafilah in southern Jordan.^[1][2]

History

It is situated on a hill overlooking ancient trade routes. Its origins date back to the Edomite period, and it was renovated and fortified during the Nabatean and Roman eras.^[3][4]

Architecture

• Its current form dates to the Islamic period, particularly the Ayyubid and Mamluk eras.
• The castle is characterized by its military nature, featuring watchtowers and the remains of defensive rooms.^[5]

See also

• List of castles in Jordan
• Desert castles
• Jordanian art
• Jordan's desert castles

References

1. "Tafilah Castle". petra-ms.com. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
2. "المواقع الأثرية في المحافظة - الطفيلة - وزارة الداخلية". moi.gov.jo. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
3. "The untold secrets of Jordan's Tafilah Castle". The Arabian Stories News. 2025-08-29. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
4. "قلعة الطفيلة.. رمزٌ لتعاقب الحضارات على أرض الأردن | صحيفة اليوم الاخبارية" (in Arabic). 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
5. "At-Tafilah Museum". museums.visitjordan.com. Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-11-18.