• Northeast facade with entrance. Ajloun Castle, seen from the east. Ajloun Castle (Arabic: قلعة عجلون, romanized: Qalʻat 'Ajloun), medieval name Qalʻat ar-Rabad...
  • Ajloun Castle is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in the town of Ajloun, Jordan. It was built by the Ayyubids to protect the region against the Crusaders.
  • The history of Ajloun is bound up in the story of the castle – in Arabic, the Qal’at ar-Rabadh – which towers over it from the west.
  • Ajloun Castle is set on top of Mount ‘Auf and provides visitors with astonishing views across the Jordan Valley and surrounding desert.
  • Ajloun Castle is a magnificent example of Islamic military architecture and is situated 25 km North-East of Jerash, Jordan.
  • Ajloun castle has been carefully restored to allow access to many areas of the castle. ... Ajloun castle is a 12th century fortress that is quite well-preserved.
  • Perched atop the hills of northwestern Jordan, Ajloun Castle stands as a silent witness to the bygone eras of Islamic military strategy and architecture.
  • In this article, we will explore the best ways to tour Ajloun Castle and Jerash and provide tips on how to plan a day trip to these two incredible sites.
  • The Ajloun castle was expanded into its current configuration in 1214. ... Ajloun to Amman: 71 KM, approximately 1 hour & 20 minutes of driving.
  • Approximately 75kms northwest of Jordan’s capital, Amman, lays the town of Ajloun, home to Ajloun Castle, one of Jordan’s most popular tourist attractions.