The Mysteries of Karak Castle:Old Assumptions,New Challenges

Western's History department will be welcoming their own Professor Mike Fulton to speak about the castle of Karak, located in modern Jordan, and which is the largest and best-preserved castles built in the Levant during the Middle Islamic (later medieval) period.

New investigations are now challenging certain existing assumptions and revealing a more complex architectural evolution. 

The lecture will probe the meaning and uses of certain spaces with recent survey work and new insights, leading to many new questions.

This event will be hosted in Lawson Hall, R2270C.

Please RSVP via the resgistration tab above.

Look forward to seeing you there!