'Ajlun, Jordan
Ajloun Castle
Ajloun Castle, medieval name Qalʻat ar-Rabad or Castle of Saladin, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan. It is placed on a hilltop in the Mount Ajloun district, also known as Jabal Auf after an Arab tribe that lived in the area in the 12th century. From its high elevation, the castle guarded three wadis which descend towards the Jordan Valley.
- City
- 'Ajlun
- Country
- Jordan
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
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Background: Wikipedia