Ajloun (Arabic: عجلون, ‘Ajlūn), also spelled Ajlun, is the capital town of the Ajloun Governorate, a hilly town in the north of Jordan, located 76 kilometers (around 47 miles) north west of Amman. It is noted for its impressive ruins of the 12th-century Ajloun Castle.

The marvels of nature and the genius of medieval Arab military architecture have given northern Jordan two of the most important ecological and historical attractions in the Middle East: the sprawling pine forests of the Ajloun-Dibbine area, and the towering Ayyubid castle at Ajloun, which helped to defeat the Crusaders eight centuries ago.

Northeast facade with entrance Ajloun Castle, seen from the east. Ajloun Castle (Arabic: قلعة عجلون, romanized: Qalʻat 'Ajloun), medieval name Qalʻat ar-Rabad, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan.It is placed on a hilltop belonging to the Mount Ajloun district, also known as Jabal Auf after a Bedouin tribe which had captured the area in the 12th century.

The marvels of nature and the genius of medieval Arab military architecture have given northern Jordan two of the most important ecological and historical attractions in the Middle East: the sprawling pine forests of the Ajlun-Dibbin area, and the towering Ayubid castle at Ajlun, which helped defeat the Crusaders eight centuries ago.

Ajlun is famous for its castle. The archaeological site is popular for tourists. The surrounding hills are cooler and have more trees than elsewhere in Jordan, making it a pleasant area to spend a day or two.

Standing 1250 meters above sea level is Ajloun Castle. Ajloun Castle is a 12th Century fortress that was built under the rule of the sultan and military leader Saladin.

2021年7月20日 · A grand medieval castle commissioned by Saladin and built by his nephew Izz al-Din Usama, Ajlun Castle was a fortress designed to strike fear in the hearts of the Franks. While the crusaders in Levant played cat and mouse with the great Saladin, his generals were preparing for warfare on their own terms – a war that would see the Franks ...

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Ajloun. A short journey west from Jerash, through pine forest and olive groves, brings you to the castle of Ajloun, also known as the Rabad castle, a fine example of Islamic architecture, the fortress dominated a wide stretch of the north Jordan Valley and passages to it.. History. Built in 1184 by a nephew of Saladin, Izz Aldin Osama, Ajloun’s castle had a highly strategical role.

Ajlun is a hilly town in the north of Jordan, 73 km from the capital Amman. Known for its castle and paradise-like nature, Ajlun is one of the main natural and historical attractions in Jordan. The town’s name is derived from the Moabite king Eglon who was mentioned in the Bible.