Early Islamic bathhouse with very racy images!
In the deserts of Jordan I visited an early Islamic bathhouse which contained some very racy images of semi-clad humans and animals playing music
2013
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Jerash – an amazing ancient city in ruins
The ancient Roman city of Jerash never stopped changing through the Byzantine and crusader period though it declined economically and because of earthquakes
Crusaders storm the Temple of Artemis at Jerash
The Temple of Artemis at Jerash became a Saracen fortress and was stormed by a crusader army including Knights Templar who hid wealth there
Ajlun Castle – fortress built by Saladin
Ajlun Castle – sometimes spelt Ajloun – was built by the nephew of Saladin to protect the route into Damascus from crusader invaders
Did the Knights Templar use hand grenades?
Did the Knights Templar use hand grenades? Evidence of medieval bombs unearthed by TV historian Tony McMahon while in Jordan
A Roman high street in ancient Gadara
Gadara is a biblical city that was part of the Decapolis and where Jesus cured two people. It has black basalt Roman remains that are distinctive.
The biblical city of Gadara in Jordan
The Templar Knight blog has just visited the biblical city of Gadara – part of the Decapolis – and now known as Um Qais to see its Roman ruins
Templars put on trial in the Tower of London
Many Knights Templar ended up being interrogated within the high walls of the Tower of London and made to confess all manner of crimes
My visit to medieval Florence in 2007 – a photo gallery
My visit to Florence in Italy in 2007 – a medieval gem with so many palaces and museums – explored by me, Tony McMahon
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