Jordan. The fortress of Qasr Kharana, the Castle in the Desert, whose purpose was to provide shelter and accommodation as a Caravanserai type hotel for travellers and traders on the ancient Silk Route during the Middle Ages. The fortress is the best preserved and restored castle in Jordan as seen here in 1998

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The fortress of Qasr Kharana in 1998, the castle in the desert is perhaps the best preserved, restored castle in Jordan. Its main purpose was as a hotel providing accommodation for travellers and traders on the ancient silk route during the Middle Ages

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Location: Jordan, Middle east
Photo credit: © Allan Hartley / Alamy / Afripics
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