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| Ajloun | ||
| Governorate | Adschlun Governorate | |
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| Residents | unknown | |
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| height | 719 m | |
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Ajloun (or Ajlun) is a historic site in the north of Jordan.
background
In the realm of today Ajloun Castle (Adschlun fortress) there was a monastery in Byzantine times. On its ruins was in 1184/85 under a commander of the Muslim troops under Saladin built a fortress, which prevented the crusaders from expanding their empire to the east. The fortress was expanded under the Mameluks in 1214/15 by the southeast tower and the gate. When the Mongols invaded in 1160, the fortress was damaged and restored under Baibars.
During the Ottoman rule the fortress was occupied by around 50 soldiers; so it was found by the Swiss traveler Johann Burckhardt in 1812. The fortress was damaged in the earthquake of 1837/1927 and has been restored in recent years.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is the 1 Queen Alia International Airport of Amman.
By train / bus
The town is not connected to the railway network, according to Amman consist 2 bus connections.
In the street
The place Ajloun is north of the intersection between the road 20which from Jerash leads into the Jordan Valley, and the road 55leading north. The fortress is located on a small road in the west of the village.
mobility
In town you can walk, the 3 km to the fortress can be hiked in 30 minutes or you can take a taxi.
Tourist Attractions
The place Ajloun already existed in Byzantine times, ruins of Byzantine churches were found in the place.
- 1 Great Ajloun Mosque, The great mosque was built on the ruins of a Byzantine church, the minaret has a peculiar appearance, as the lowest section was built on the former church tower.
a little further north
- 3 Tel Mar Elias. The ruins of two Byzantine churches were found at the historical site on the settlement hill Tel Mar Elias, which were built here near the presumed birthplace of the prophet Elias.Price: 3 JOD, locals 0.25 JOD.
- 4 Ajloun Forest Reserve. In the 13 hectare protected area of the Ajloun Forest there are several hiking trails that lead through oak forests and populations of pistachio and carob trees.
