El Hassa castle

Collection title

Jordanian spots

ID

JRT00256

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

1997

Production year

1997

Abstract

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

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Tourist sites

Secondary 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

Arabic

Media running time

11m5

Additional information

castles - sahara - ponds - ditches - vestiges