Definition: The Red Tower, Palestine, also known as al-Burj al Ahmar, is a small castle built during the crusades in the central Sharon Plain of Palestine, and occupied by the Crusaders between AD 1099-1265. Recent excavations have been conducted at the Red Tower by Denys Pringle and the British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Also Known As: al-Burj al Ahmar
