The Crusades, an embarrassing chapter in European history, left behind a fascinating legacy of fortified castles all over the Holy Land. Go on a virtual tour with this sixth-grade class from Jordan as the students explore the history of these beautiful architectural landmarks. The site has many photos, including plenty of great images of the castles. The site is well organized and features navigational links at the tops and bottoms of the pages.
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In 1909, before his years of heroism and fame, Lawrence of Arabia set out to visit the crusaders' castles on foot. He walked more 1,000 miles, and learned a great deal about an almost forgotten chapter in world history. Now you have the opportunity to tour some of these historic ruins. Inc. All Rights Reserved.