Foto de stock - Crusader Watchtower, 1116-1189, 12th Century A.D., stone building. Jordan, Petra. Whole artwork view. The Crusaders occupied the area around Petra and Wadi Musa from 1116 to 1189; for their concern about constant attacks by the infidels, they built two fortresses at two locations that afford spectacular views in 360 degrees; the one in this photo is the Watchtower at The High Place of Sacrifice; Crusader forts in Jordan guarded the east flank of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, to control the trade and pilgrimage routes between Syria and the Red Sea.

Imagen: Crusader Watchtower, 1116-1189, 12th Century A.D., stone building. Jordan, Petra. Whole artwork view. The Crusaders occupied the area around Petra and Wadi Musa.

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