Jordan is one fabulous place. In traditional Arab fashion, tourists are treated like guests in the homes of Jordanians. When my girlfriends and I were there, we were treated with gracious hospitality by the locals and guides alike.
Jordan is also one of those Middle Eastern countries that has been conquered and occupied by hundreds of armies over the years. The desert landscape is dotted with castles and walled towns. Qala'at ar-Rabad is one such castle. Between Aman and Petra, the ruins still stand tall on the top of a mountain, strategically located for watchmen to spot trouble coming out of the surrounding valleys. Most of this castle was built underground to protect its inhabitants, but I chose to sketch the view from one of the remaining watchtowers.
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