Ajloun

Medieval Arab Military Architecture

Take a break from city life & connect with nature

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. Locals often take advantage of the green landscapes of Ajloun to take a break from city life and connect with nature.

Ajloun Castle, more formally known as Qal'at Ar-Rabad

Towers above the green hills of Ajloun

Built in 1184 by Saladin's generals,

Ajlun Castle is located on the site of an old monastery. It was built in 1184 by Izz al-Din Usama, a general in the army of Saladin. The castle controlled traffic along the road connecting Damascus and Egypt.

The fortress marks the furthest limit of Frankish incursions during the Crusades. The Mamluks added a prominent tower to the castle. It was captured by the Mongols in 1260 and was partially destroyed in the process.

church of our lady in the mountain

In Anjara, in the north of Jordan, there is the Our Lady of the Mountain Church - a rebuilt cave that is venerated as a place where Jesus and his mother Mary passed during their journeys between the Sea of Galilee. Anjara was designated by the Vatican as a Millenium 2000 pilgrimage site.

Contact Information

Sherazade Travel & Tourism
Youssef Ben Tashfin Street 88.
Abdali - Al Shumaysani
Amman Governorate
P.O Box: 941725 Amman – Jordan 11194
Hashemite kingdom of Jordan

Tel. +962 65658150
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