الكرك
Kir of Moab is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as one of the two main strongholds of Moab, the other being Ar. It is probably the same as the city called Kir-haresh, Kir-hareseth (; ), and Kir-heres (; ; , ). The word "Kir" alludes to a wall or fortress. It is identified with the later city Al Karak.