Note
El Hassa castle |
Collection title
Jordanian spotsID
JRT00256Source
JRTV (JO)First broadcast date
1997Production year
1997Abstract
This episode is about a fortress in the South of Jordan, namely the archaeological castle of El Hassa. Built in 1757 under the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Mustapha III, on an area of 900 square meters, the castle has got two floors, the ground floor and the first floor. The tower has a specific design; it has thick walls , canals through which water is delivered, stairs leading to the upper floor and windows used for military and defense purposes. There is also a pond where water is gathered , then delivered to the tower. The beauty of the tower and its archaeological and historical importance attracts tourists.Type
videoProduction companies
- Television - Own production
Broadcaster
JRTV - Jordan TelevisionAudiovisual form
DocumentaryPrimary theme
Tourist sitesSecondary themes
- Historical heritages / Arab and muslim worlds
- Historical heritages / Ottoman Empire
- Society and way of life / Public areas and social issues
Credits / Cast
- Kobeilat Oubed - Author of original work
- Atell Mahmoud - Speaker
- Atell Mahmoud - Director
Period of events
- From 1500 to 1800
Map locations
- Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Ma'an
Original language
ArabicMedia running time
11m5Additional information
castles - sahara - ponds - ditches - vestiges
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